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词汇 rare-breed
释义 rare breed
noun[ C ]
uk /ˌreə ˈbriːd/ us /ˌrer ˈbriːd/

rare breednoun[C] (ANIMAL)


(also USheritage breed)
a breed of farm animal or bird that is kept mainly in order to stop the breed from disappearing, rather than to produce the maximum number of animals and make the maximum possible profit : 珍传品种
A wide collection of farm animals has been built up over the years including a number of rare breeds.多年来,这里已经汇集了大量的农场动物,包括一些稀有品种。
The farm at the site operates a rare breeds centre and also has a tea room with traditional fare.该地的农场经营着一个稀有品种中心,还设有一个提供传统菜肴的茶室。
Why is it important to retain our rare breeds?
Demand for the rare breed products is growing.
Farms that have lovingly nurtured rare breeds of cattle and sheep for generations also face doom.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases

Breeds & breeding
American bully
beget
breeder
breeding
breeding ground
brood mare
father
full-blooded
heritage
heritage breed
inbred
overbreed
pedigree
pedigreed
puppy farm
puppy mill
stud
teaser
thoroughbred
well bred

rare breednoun[C] (PERSON)


(alsorare species, rare bird)
someone who is unusual in some way:
The traditional pensioner is becoming a rare breed.
Models with red hair are quite a rare species and we get lots of work.
He is that rare bird , a virtuoso who is also a wit.
You must belong to a rare breed if you were allowed in the convent.
Any motorist who hasn’t received a speed fine in 5 years time is a very rare species.
To be rich and not a collector is to be a fairly rare bird.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases

Exceptional qualities, things and people
a gift from the godsidiom
be a oneidiom
character
curiosity
distinction
distinctiveness
exoticism
favoured
gift
have-a-go hero
individual
magic
national treasure
nonpareil
personal touch
right
the chosen fewidiom
the right stuffidiom
the X factor
uniqueness
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