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captive-breeding

🇬🇧 UK/'kæptɪv-'briːdɪŋ/🇺🇸 US

Definitions

n.

The process of breeding animals in controlled environments such as zoos, often to preserve endangered species.

圈养繁殖(尤指濒危动物的人工繁育)

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
capttake, seize, hold
+
ivetending to, having the nature of
+
breedingother
=captive-breeding

Common Collocations

  • 1.captive-breeding program人工繁殖计划
  • 2.captive-breeding facility人工繁殖设施

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Captive-breeding programs have helped save several endangered species.

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