captive-breeding
UK/'kæptɪv-'briːdɪŋ/US
Definitions
n.
The practice of breeding wild animals in captivity, often to protect a species
圈养繁殖；人工繁育
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcaptivetake, seize, hold
+
breedingtending to, having the nature of
=captive-breeding
captive (confined) + breeding: raising animals in captivity, commonly used in conservation to rebuild endangered populations.
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.
A captive-breeding program helped save the species from extinction.