rare breed
noun [ C ] uk/ˌreə ˈbriːd/ us/ˌrer ˈbriːd/
(ANIMAL)
(also US heritage breed)稀有品种
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
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。
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- 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.