breeding ground
US /ˈbriːdɪŋ ˌɡraʊnd/
UK /ˈbriːdɪŋ ˌɡraʊnd/
名词
1.
繁殖地, 滋生地
a place where animals breed
示例:
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The wetlands serve as a vital breeding ground for many bird species.
湿地是许多鸟类重要的繁殖地。
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Protecting these coastal areas is crucial for the marine turtle's breeding ground.
保护这些沿海地区对海龟的繁殖地至关重要。
2.
温床, 滋生地
a place or situation that encourages the growth or development of something, especially something undesirable
示例:
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Poverty and lack of education can be a breeding ground for crime.
贫困和缺乏教育可能是犯罪的温床。
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The old, abandoned factory became a breeding ground for illegal activities.
那座废弃的旧工厂成了非法活动的温床。