breeding ground
US /ˈbriːdɪŋ ˌɡraʊnd/
UK /ˈbriːdɪŋ ˌɡraʊnd/
名詞
1.
繁殖地, 滋生地
a place where animals breed
範例:
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The wetlands serve as a vital breeding ground for many bird species.
濕地是許多鳥類重要的繁殖地。
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Protecting these coastal areas is crucial for the marine turtle's breeding ground.
保護這些沿海地區對海龜的繁殖地至關重要。
2.
溫床, 滋生地
a place or situation that encourages the growth or development of something, especially something undesirable
範例:
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Poverty and lack of education can be a breeding ground for crime.
貧困和缺乏教育可能是犯罪的溫床。
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The old, abandoned factory became a breeding ground for illegal activities.
那座廢棄的舊工廠成了非法活動的溫床。