English Dictionary

breed

/bɹiːd/

noun

All animals or plants of the same species or subspecies. / A race or lineage; offspring or issue. / (informal) A group of people with shared characteristics.

She has a new breed of dog.

意味（1）

All animals or plants of the same species or subspecies.

a breed of tulip

意味（2）

A race or lineage; offspring or issue.

And nothing 'gainst Time's scythe can make defence

And nothing 'gainst Time's scythe can make defence Save breed, to brave him when he takes thee hence.

意味（3）

(informal) A group of people with shared characteristics.

People who were taught classical Greek and Latin at school are a dying breed.