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crossbreed

/ˈkrɒsbriːd/
cross · breed ˈkrɒs · briːd
English Definition
v. to produce an animal or plant by mating or hybridizing two different species or varieties
中文释义
杂交
Significado en Español
híbrido, cruzar
한국어 뜻
잡종, 교배하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
giống lai, lai giống
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Example Sentence

Farmers crossbreed the two plant species.

农民将这两种植物进行杂交。

Synonyms
hybridize interbreed cross
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “crossbreed”:

  1. A hybridize
  2. B purify
  3. C separate
  4. D isolate
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A — hybridize. “crossbreed” means v. to produce an animal or plant by mating or hybridizing two different species or varieties

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Skilled gardeners sometimes ______ two roses to create a brand-new color.

  1. A destroy
  2. B crossbreed
  3. C separate
  4. D isolate
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B — crossbreed. “crossbreed” means v. to produce an animal or plant by mating or hybridizing two different species or varieties

Common questions about “crossbreed”

What does “crossbreed” mean?

crossbreed — v. to produce an animal or plant by mating or hybridizing two different species or varieties. In Chinese: 杂交.

How do you pronounce “crossbreed”?

crossbreed is pronounced /ˈkrɒsbriːd/. It breaks into 2 syllables: cross · breed.

How do you use “crossbreed” in a sentence?

Farmers crossbreed the two plant species. (农民将这两种植物进行杂交。)

What are synonyms for “crossbreed”?

hybridize, interbreed, cross — all close in meaning to crossbreed (v. to produce an animal or plant by mating or hybridizing two different species or varieties).

Is “crossbreed” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. crossbreed appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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