单词 | breeding ground |
释义 | Word Frequency breeding ground(ˈbriːdɪŋ ɡraʊnd) noun 1. a place or situation that favours the development of something The system is, unsurprisingly, a breeding ground for corruption. Flaws in the system have created a breeding ground for financial scandals. Historically, St Benedict's is a breeding ground for talent. 2. a place or area that enables a certain kind of organism to multiply Warm milk is the ideal breeding ground for bacteria. workers whose vile living conditions were a breeding ground for germs The stagnant pond is a breeding ground for mosquitoes. |
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