domestication
US /dəˌmes.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
UK /dəˌmes.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
名词
1.
驯化, 饲养
the process of taming an animal and keeping it as a pet or on a farm
示例:
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The domestication of dogs is believed to have occurred thousands of years ago.
狗的驯化被认为发生在数千年前。
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The domestication of wild horses transformed human transportation.
野马的驯化改变了人类的交通方式。
2.
驯化, 栽培
the process of adapting a plant for cultivation
示例:
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The domestication of wheat was a crucial step in the development of agriculture.
小麦的驯化是农业发展中的关键一步。
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Understanding the history of plant domestication helps us appreciate modern food sources.
了解植物驯化的历史有助于我们欣赏现代食物来源。