reproduction
gb/ɹˌipɹədˈʌkʃən/ us/ɹˌipɹədˈʌkʃən/
B1
Английский
~ 5000
Значения
0 значений
Существительное
B1
event
1
Biological process of producing offspring
When animals, plants, or people make babies or new individuals of the same kind.
Модель употребления:
[animal/plant/human] reproduction
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'reproduction' with 'production' in general manufacturing contexts; 'reproduction' here specifically refers to living things creating new life.
Синонимы
procreation (More formal and often used in human or religious contexts.)
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breeding (Commonly used for animals and agriculture.)
Антонимы
sterility (Refers to the inability to reproduce.)
Коллокации
sexual reproduction
|asexual reproduction
|human reproduction
|reproduction rate
|reproduction system
Темы
biology
|science
|health
|nature
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Существительное
B1
entity
2
Copy or duplicate of original
Something made to look exactly like another thing.
Модель употребления:
a reproduction of [something]
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse 'reproduction' with 'representation'; a representation may not be an exact copy, whereas a reproduction aims to be identical or very close.
Синонимы
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.)
Антонимы
original (The first or genuine version from which copies are made.)
Коллокации
exact reproduction
|faithful reproduction
|reproduction furniture
|reproduction painting
Темы
art
|manufacturing
|history
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Существительное
technical
B2
action
3
Duplicating sound or image recordings
When sound, pictures, or video are copied or played again from a recording.
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse 'reproduction' with 'production'; in media contexts, 'production' refers to creation, while 'reproduction' refers to duplication or playback.
Синонимы
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.)
Антонимы
recording (The act of capturing sounds or images, as opposed to playing them back.)
Коллокации
sound reproduction
|video reproduction
|high-fidelity reproduction
Темы
technology
|media
|arts_entertainment
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- This speaker has good sound reproduction.
- The TV has clear picture reproduction.
- We listened to the music reproduction on the radio.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
reproduction
IPA
GB/ɹˌipɹədˈʌkʃən/
US/ɹˌipɹədˈʌkʃən/
Слоги и ударение
re - pro - duc - tion (4 слога)
Stress on 3rd syllable (duc)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: reproduction
- Plural: reproduction, reproductions
Родственные слова
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
Выражения
asexual reproduction
1/eɪsˈɛkʃuəl ɹˌipɹədˈʌkʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
One-parent biological reproduction process
When one living thing makes a new one without another parent.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- Sexual reproduction increases genetic diversity in populations.
- Flowers use sexual reproduction through pollination.