interbreeding
noun[ U ]
uk /ˌɪn.təˈbriː.dɪŋ/ us /ˌɪn.t̬ɚˈbriː.dɪŋ/
the action of breeding or causing animals to breed with members of another breed or group: 杂交繁殖
Neanderthals simply disappeared through interbreeding with the modern newcomers.尼安德特人通过与后来出现的人种杂交，就这么消失了。
The main threat to the species is interbreeding with rainbow trout.对该物种的主要威胁是与虹鳟鱼杂交。
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They are trying to improve the productivity of Brazilian bees through scientifically controlled interbreeding.
We must prevent further interbreeding and competition with wild fish.
The fish-farming industry may harm the wild salmon stocks' recovery by interbreeding.
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