breed

UK
/briːd/
US
/brid/

Traductions

breednoun
breeds
pl
UK
/briːd/
US
/brid/
The Labrador Retriever is a popular breed of dog.
Лабрадор ретривер - популярная порода собак.
This breed of apple is known for its sweetness.
Эта разновидность яблок известна своей сладостью.
Traductions supplémentaires
breedverb
bred
Past Simple
bred
Past Participle
breeding
Gerund
UK
/briːd/
US
/brid/
Farmers often breed cattle for milk and meat.
Фермеры часто разводят скот для молока и мяса.
Ignorance can breed fear and misunderstanding.
Невежество может порождать страх и недопонимание.
breedadjective
Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to a particular breed (e.g. "breed standards").

Définitions

breednoun
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.
breedverb
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.
breedadjective
Of, relating to, or characteristic of a particular breed of animal.
Breed standards specify the ideal size and colour of the dogs.