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单词 well-bred
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well-bred

also well bred
adjective
A well-bred person is very polite and has good manners.
She was too well-bred to want to hurt the little boy's feelings.
Synonyms: polite, ladylike, well-brought-up, well-mannered More Synonyms of well-bred
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well-bred in British English

adjective (well bred when postpositive)
1.  Also: well-born
of respected or noble lineage
2. 
indicating good breeding
well-bred manners
3. 
of good thoroughbred stock
a well-bred spaniel

well-bred in American English

(ˈwɛlˈbrɛd)
adjective
1. 
showing good breeding; courteous and considerate
2. 
of good stock
said of animals

Examples of 'well-bred' in a sentence
well-bred

This well-bred colt will be suited by the longer distance.
The Sun (2015)
The form could have worked out better but this well-bred colt has huge potential.
The Sun (2016)
The less testing ground should suit this well-bred filly and she looks to be well weighted.
The Sun (2013)
This well-bred filly improved for the step up to this distance when successful at this track last week.
The Sun (2010)
We do not often look upon fine young men, well-bred and agreeable.
Jane Austen Emma (1815)
That is always a good race and this well-bred colt could progress into a top-class performer.
The Sun (2015)
This well-bred filly was most impressive at Lingfield last month.
The Sun (2014)
This well-bred colt hasn't been seen this season but his form from last year is very good.
The Sun (2015)
This represents a tougher test, but this well-bred filly is lightly raced and she can prove up to the task.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
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