reproduction
UK/.ri:prә'dʌkʃәn/US
TOEFLA2
Definitions
n.
The action of reproducing or copying something.
复制；再现
n.
The biological process of producing offspring.
（生物）繁殖；生育
n.
A copy of an artwork, often one made by mass production.
复制品；仿制品
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedre-again, back
+
productionroot
=reproduction
re- + production = production again; copying or biological reproduction.
Common Collocations
- 1.sexual reproduction有性繁殖
- 2.reproduction rights复制权
- 3.high-quality reproduction高品质复制品
Example Sentences
- 1.
Human reproduction involves both biology and culture.
- 2.
Buy a high-quality reproduction of the painting.