reproduction
gb/ɹˌipɹədˈʌkʃən/ us/ɹˌipɹədˈʌkʃən/
B1
英語
~ 5000
語義
0件の語義
名詞
B1
event
1
Biological process of producing offspring
When animals, plants, or people make babies or new individuals of the same kind.
用法パターン：
[animal/plant/human] reproduction
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'reproduction' with 'production' in general manufacturing contexts; 'reproduction' here specifically refers to living things creating new life.
類義語
procreation (More formal and often used in human or religious contexts.)
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breeding (Commonly used for animals and agriculture.)
対義語
sterility (Refers to the inability to reproduce.)
コロケーション
sexual reproduction
|asexual reproduction
|human reproduction
|reproduction rate
|reproduction system
テーマ
biology
|science
|health
|nature
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
名詞
B1
entity
2
Copy or duplicate of original
Something made to look exactly like another thing.
用法パターン：
a reproduction of [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse 'reproduction' with 'representation'; a representation may not be an exact copy, whereas a reproduction aims to be identical or very close.
類義語
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.)
対義語
original (The first or genuine version from which copies are made.)
コロケーション
exact reproduction
|faithful reproduction
|reproduction furniture
|reproduction painting
テーマ
art
|manufacturing
|history
|arts_entertainment
|communication
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
名詞
technical
B2
action
3
Duplicating sound or image recordings
When sound, pictures, or video are copied or played again from a recording.
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse 'reproduction' with 'production'; in media contexts, 'production' refers to creation, while 'reproduction' refers to duplication or playback.
類義語
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.)
対義語
recording (The act of capturing sounds or images, as opposed to playing them back.)
コロケーション
sound reproduction
|video reproduction
|high-fidelity reproduction
テーマ
technology
|media
|arts_entertainment
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- This speaker has good sound reproduction.
- The TV has clear picture reproduction.
- We listened to the music reproduction on the radio.
文法
辞書形
reproduction
IPA
GB/ɹˌipɹədˈʌkʃən/
US/ɹˌipɹədˈʌkʃən/
音節・強勢
re - pro - duc - tion （4音節）
Stress on 3rd syllable (duc)
活用形
Noun
- Base: reproduction
- Plural: reproduction, reproductions
関連語
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
表現
asexual reproduction
1/eɪsˈɛkʃuəl ɹˌipɹədˈʌkʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
One-parent biological reproduction process
When one living thing makes a new one without another parent.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- Sexual reproduction increases genetic diversity in populations.
- Flowers use sexual reproduction through pollination.