domesticate
verb
UK/dəˈmes.tɪ.keɪt/
US/dəˈmes.tɪ.keɪt/
Definitions of domesticate verb
- Transitive(及物动词)Usually passive(通常被动)
to bring animals or plants under human control for the purpose of providing food, labor, or companionship
驯养；驯化；人工培育
The domestic cat is a common domesticated animal.
家猫是一种常见的驯养动物。
Humans have domesticated livestock for thousands of years for food and labor.
人类驯养牲畜已有数千年历史，以获取食物和劳动力。
This farm primarily cultivates domesticated crops.
这个农场主要种植驯化的作物。