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crossbreeding

🇬🇧 UK/'krɒsbri:dɪŋ/🇺🇸 US
TOEFLC2

Definitions

n.

The process of mating animals or plants of different breeds, varieties, or species to produce hybrids.

杂交育种,异种交配

v.

To breed animals or plants from parents of different breeds, varieties, or species.

进行杂交育种

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
crossacross, intersecting
+
breedstem
+
ingcontinuous / action of
=crossbreeding

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Crossbreeding between different dog breeds produces hybrids with varied characteristics.

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