Anglų

reproduction

gb/ɹˌipɹədˈʌkʃən/ us/ɹˌipɹədˈʌkʃən/
B1 Anglų
~ 5000
Reikšmės
0 reikšmių
Daiktavardis B1 event
1

Biological process of producing offspring

When animals, plants, or people make babies or new individuals of the same kind.

Vartosenos šablonas: [animal/plant/human] reproduction
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'reproduction' with 'production' in general manufacturing contexts; 'reproduction' here specifically refers to living things creating new life.
Sinonimai
procreation (More formal and often used in human or religious contexts.) | breeding (Commonly used for animals and agriculture.)
Antonimai
sterility (Refers to the inability to reproduce.)
Kolokacijos
sexual reproduction |asexual reproduction |human reproduction |reproduction rate |reproduction system
Temos
biology |science |health |nature
Pavyzdžiai
  • 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
  • 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.
Daiktavardis B1 entity
2

Copy or duplicate of original

Something made to look exactly like another thing.

Vartosenos šablonas: a reproduction of [something]
Dažna klaida:
Learners may confuse 'reproduction' with 'representation'; a representation may not be an exact copy, whereas a reproduction aims to be identical or very close.
Sinonimai
replica (Often implies a very close match to the original object.) | copy (General term for any duplicate; can be less precise.)
Antonimai
original (The first or genuine version from which copies are made.)
Kolokacijos
exact reproduction |faithful reproduction |reproduction furniture |reproduction painting
Temos
art |manufacturing |history |arts_entertainment |communication
Pavyzdžiai
  • 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
  • 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.
Daiktavardis technical B2 action
3

Duplicating sound or image recordings

When sound, pictures, or video are copied or played again from a recording.

Dažna klaida:
Learners may confuse 'reproduction' with 'production'; in media contexts, 'production' refers to creation, while 'reproduction' refers to duplication or playback.
Sinonimai
playback (Commonly used for audio or video replay rather than making physical copies.) | duplication (General copying process; not limited to media.)
Antonimai
recording (The act of capturing sounds or images, as opposed to playing them back.)
Kolokacijos
sound reproduction |video reproduction |high-fidelity reproduction
Temos
technology |media |arts_entertainment
Pavyzdžiai
  • 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
  • This speaker has good sound reproduction.
  • The TV has clear picture reproduction.
  • We listened to the music reproduction on the radio.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
reproduction
IPA
GB/ɹˌipɹədˈʌkʃən/
US/ɹˌipɹədˈʌkʃən/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
re - pro - duc - tion (4 skiemenys)
Stress on 3rd syllable (duc)
Žodžio formos
Noun
  • Base: reproduction
  • Plural: reproduction, reproductions
Žodžių šeima
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
Posakiai

asexual reproduction

1
/eɪsˈɛkʃuəl ɹˌipɹədˈʌkʃən/
fixed phrase technical

One-parent biological reproduction process

When one living thing makes a new one without another parent.

Pavyzdžiai
  • 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.

Pavyzdžiai
  • 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.

Pavyzdžiai
  • Sexual reproduction increases genetic diversity in populations.
  • Flowers use sexual reproduction through pollination.

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