English Dictionary

unnatural selection

名詞

稀用 不可算名詞

(evolutionary theory, rare, sometimes humorous or derogatory) The selection of certain genes caused by the actions of humans, especially the intentional intervention in the breeding of plants or animals in order to preserve selected genetic traits; eugenics, selective breeding or culling.

日本語の意味

人工淘汰：人間の意図的な介入により、特定の遺伝的特徴を持つ個体を選抜する現象。 / 選択的交配：植物や動物の繁殖において、望ましい遺伝子形質を保持・強化するために意図的に組み合わせる方法。 / 優生学：遺伝的改善を目的として、人間が介入して特定の遺伝子を選択する考え方や実践。

Many dog breeds today are the result of unnatural selection, shaped by breeders prioritizing appearance over health.

現在の多くの犬種は、外見を健康より優先するブリーダーの介入による人為的選択の結果です。

意味（1）

(evolutionary theory, rare, sometimes humorous or derogatory) The selection of certain genes caused by the actions of humans, especially the intentional intervention in the breeding of plants or animals in order to preserve selected genetic traits; eugenics, selective breeding or culling.

Is the startling variety of dogs, brassicas and the like, which our unnatural selection has generated, a sort of compensation, I wonder?