reproduction
noun uk/ˌriː.prəˈdʌk.ʃən/ us/ˌriː.prəˈdʌk.ʃən/
(PRODUCING YOUNG)
C2 [ U ]生殖;生育;繁殖
the process of having babies, producing young, or producing new plants
human/sexual reproduction 人类繁衍／有性生殖
We are researching reproduction in elephants/the reproduction of elephants. 我们正在研究大象的繁殖问题。
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- asexual reproduction
- In human reproduction, one female egg is usually fertilized by one sperm.
- Sexual reproduction serves to create genetic variety.
- I'm no expert on human reproduction.
- They are calling for a ban on reproduction for human cloning.
(COPY)
C1 [ C or U ]（尤指画作的）复制品;复制，翻版
a copy of something, especially a painting, or the process of copying something
The book contains excellent colour reproductions of Monet's paintings. 这本书有莫奈作品的精美彩色翻版插图。
This system has excellent sound reproduction. 这套系统的声音效果极佳。