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Breed
01
raça, espécie
a particular type of animal or plant that has typically been domesticated by people in a certain way
Exemplos
The Siamese cat breed is recognized for its striking blue eyes and vocal nature.
A raça de gato siamês é reconhecida por seus olhos azuis impressionantes e natureza vocal.
02
a category or type of something
Exemplos
Entrepreneurs of this breed take calculated risks.
to breed
01
reproduzir-se, procriar
(of an animal) to have sex and give birth to young
Intransitive
Exemplos
Certain fish species display vibrant colors and perform elaborate courtship rituals before breeding.
Certas espécies de peixes exibem cores vibrantes e realizam rituais de acasalamento elaborados antes de se reproduzirem.
02
criar, reproduzir
to make animals produce offspring in a way that is suitable for human beings
Transitive: to breed animals
Exemplos
Professional horse breeders carefully pair stallions and mares to breed championship racehorses.
03
gerar, produzir
to produce or give rise to something, often by creating the conditions or circumstances that are necessary for its emergence or development
Transitive: to breed a condition oe emotion
Exemplos
Favoritism in the classroom tends to breed resentment among students.
O favoritismo na sala de aula tende a gerar ressentimento entre os alunos.
04
criar, selecionar
to develop a particular kind of animal or plant by choosing and mating specific ones to get certain qualities
Exemplos
Scientists breed horses for strength and speed.
Os cientistas criam cavalos para força e velocidade.
