procreation

名词

UK/ˌprəʊ.kriˈeɪ.ʃᵊn/
US/ˌproʊ.kriˈeɪ.ʃᵊn/

定义 procreation 名词

  1. Uncountable

    The process of producing offspring, whether young animals or babies.

    • This study explores how environmental factors influence the procreation abilities of organisms.

    • In some cultures, procreation is seen as a vital purpose of marriage.

    • In biology, procreation is a fundamental mechanism for the continuation of a species.