Breeds
词性：名词（复数形式） / 动词（第三人称单数）
音标：/briːdz/

含义：

名词：指某种动植物的品种，特别是指动物（如狗、马、猫等）通过人工选择或培育出来的特定种类或类型。

动词：是动词breed的第三人称单数形式，表示繁殖、培养或培育。

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词汇用法

1. 名词用法：

Breed的复数形式，指不同种类或类型的动物或植物。
示例：

Different breeds of dogs are popular in different countries.

We are studying the various breeds of horses.

 

2. 动词用法：

动词“breed”的第三人称单数形式，指某个动物或人进行繁殖、交配或培养。
示例：

She breeds rare species of parrots.

He breeds championship-winning dogs.

 

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例句

There are many different breeds of cats, each with its own unique characteristics.

The dog breeder specializes in small breeds that are ideal for apartment living.

Some dog breeds are known for their intelligence and loyalty.

The zoo is home to various breeds of monkeys from around the world.

He owns a few rare breeds of cattle that are prized for their milk production.

The breeder has been working for years to develop a new breed of rabbit.

They decided to breed the horses to improve their stamina and speed.

There are several breeds of horses that are used in racing.

Some breeds of dogs require a lot of grooming and care.

Many wild animal breeds are being threatened by habitat loss.

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短语搭配

Purebred breeds — 纯种品种

Dog breeds — 狗的品种

Cat breeds — 猫的品种

Rare breeds — 稀有品种

Endangered breeds — 濒危品种

To breed animals — 繁殖动物

To breed for specific traits — 为特定特征繁殖

Breed standard — 品种标准

Selective breeding — 选择性繁殖

Crossbreeds — 杂交品种

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相关词汇

Breed（动词）：繁殖，交配，培育

Breeder（名词）：饲养员，繁殖者

Breedability（名词）：可繁殖性，繁殖能力

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小结

Breeds 作为名词时主要指动物或植物的品种，作为动词时则是“breed”的第三人称单数形式，表示繁殖、培养或培育。它在日常生活中常用于描述动物的品种，尤其是在宠物和农业领域。