reproduction
gb/ɹˌipɹədˈʌkʃən/ us/ɹˌipɹədˈʌkʃən/
B1
Angličtina
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Podstatné jméno
B1
event
1
Biological process of producing offspring
When animals, plants, or people make babies or new individuals of the same kind.
Vzorec užití:
[animal/plant/human] reproduction
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'reproduction' with 'production' in general manufacturing contexts; 'reproduction' here specifically refers to living things creating new life.
Synonyma
procreation (More formal and often used in human or religious contexts.)
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breeding (Commonly used for animals and agriculture.)
Antonyma
sterility (Refers to the inability to reproduce.)
Kolokace
sexual reproduction
|asexual reproduction
|human reproduction
|reproduction rate
|reproduction system
Témata
biology
|science
|health
|nature
Příklady
- Sexual reproduction involves the combination of genetic material from two parents.
- Climate change can affect the reproduction of many species.
- The scientist studied the reproduction patterns of migratory birds.
- Human reproduction is taught in biology class.
- Some plants use asexual reproduction to create clones.
Učební příklady
- Reproduction is how animals make babies.
- Plants use seeds for reproduction.
- Reproduction happens in both animals and plants.
- The farmer studies cow reproduction.
- Humans have special organs for reproduction.
Podstatné jméno
B1
entity
2
Copy or duplicate of original
Something made to look exactly like another thing.
Vzorec užití:
a reproduction of [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse 'reproduction' with 'representation'; a representation may not be an exact copy, whereas a reproduction aims to be identical or very close.
Synonyma
replica (Often implies a very close match to the original object.)
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copy (General term for any duplicate; can be less precise.)
Antonyma
original (The first or genuine version from which copies are made.)
Kolokace
exact reproduction
|faithful reproduction
|reproduction furniture
|reproduction painting
Témata
art
|manufacturing
|history
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Příklady
- The museum displayed a reproduction of the famous painting.
- This chair is a reproduction of an 18th-century design.
- The book contains high-quality reproductions of ancient maps.
- A reproduction of the contract was kept in the archives.
- He bought a reproduction rather than the expensive original.
Učební příklady
- This is a reproduction of an old photo.
- I saw a reproduction of a famous picture.
- The store sells reproduction chairs.
- We have a reproduction of a map at home.
- She made a reproduction of the letter.
Podstatné jméno
technical
B2
action
3
Duplicating sound or image recordings
When sound, pictures, or video are copied or played again from a recording.
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse 'reproduction' with 'production'; in media contexts, 'production' refers to creation, while 'reproduction' refers to duplication or playback.
Synonyma
playback (Commonly used for audio or video replay rather than making physical copies.)
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duplication (General copying process; not limited to media.)
Antonyma
recording (The act of capturing sounds or images, as opposed to playing them back.)
Kolokace
sound reproduction
|video reproduction
|high-fidelity reproduction
Témata
technology
|media
|arts_entertainment
Příklady
- The headphones offer excellent sound reproduction.
- Digital technology allows clear reproduction of old films.
- The engineer tested the accuracy of color reproduction on the monitor.
Učební příklady
- This speaker has good sound reproduction.
- The TV has clear picture reproduction.
- We listened to the music reproduction on the radio.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
reproduction
IPA
GB/ɹˌipɹədˈʌkʃən/
US/ɹˌipɹədˈʌkʃən/
Slabiky a přízvuk
re - pro - duc - tion (4 slabiky)
Stress on 3rd syllable (duc)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: reproduction
- Plural: reproduction, reproductions
Příbuzná slova
Forms
reproductions
noun
Core family
reproduce
verb B2
reproductive
adjective B2
Related words
reproducible
adjective C1
Negative and opposite forms
irreproducible
adjective
Advanced or less common
reproducibility
noun C1
Výrazy
asexual reproduction
1/eɪsˈɛkʃuəl ɹˌipɹədˈʌkʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
One-parent biological reproduction process
When one living thing makes a new one without another parent.
Příklady
- Bacteria often reproduce by asexual reproduction.
- Some plants can grow new ones through asexual reproduction.
faithful reproduction
1/fˈeɪθfəl ɹˌipɹədˈʌkʃən/
fixed phrase
Highly accurate copy of original item
A copy that is very close to the real thing.
Příklady
- This is a faithful reproduction of the original manuscript.
- The craftsman made a faithful reproduction of the antique table.
sexual reproduction
1/sˈɛkʃuəl ɹˌipɹədˈʌkʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
Two-parent biological reproduction process
When two living things make a baby by joining their special cells together.
Příklady
- Sexual reproduction increases genetic diversity in populations.
- Flowers use sexual reproduction through pollination.