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breed

/briːd/

/brid/

breed in

breednoun

breeds

/briːd/

/brid/

Translations

порода

The Labrador Retriever is a popular breed of dog.

Лабрадор ретривер - популярная порода собак.

разновидность

This breed of apple is known for its sweetness.

Эта разновидность яблок известна своей сладостью.

Additional translations

род

поколение

Definitions

A group of animals within a species, especially domesticated animals, having distinctive characteristics that are passed on to their offspring.

The Labrador Retriever is a popular breed known for its friendly nature.

A particular kind or type of person or thing.

He is a rare breed of leader who inspires loyalty and respect.

Synonyms

breedverb

bred

Past Simple

bred

Past Participle

breeding

Gerund

/briːd/

/brid/

Translations

разводить

Farmers often breed cattle for milk and meat.

Фермеры часто разводят скот для молока и мяса.

порождать

Ignorance can breed fear and misunderstanding.

Невежество может порождать страх и недопонимание.

Additional translations

воспроизводить

уводить

размножаться

Definitions

To produce offspring through reproduction.

Farmers often breed cattle to improve their stock.

To cause or bring about a particular quality or condition.

Neglect can breed resentment among team members.

To raise animals or plants in a controlled way to develop particular characteristics.

They breed horses for racing.

(intransitive) To mate and produce offspring.

These birds breed in the wetlands every spring.

Synonyms

breedadjective

Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to a particular breed (e.g. "breed standards").

Definitions

Of, relating to, or characteristic of a particular breed of animal.

Breed standards specify the ideal size and colour of the dogs.

Synonyms

well brought-up