Definition of breeding ground

breeding groundnoun

nơi sinh sản

/ˈbriːdɪŋ ɡraʊnd//ˈbriːdɪŋ ɡraʊnd/

The phrase "breeding ground" originally referred to wetland areas that provided ideal conditions for the breeding of various aquatic animals. The word "breed" here refers to the process by which animals reproduce. Wetlands, such as marshes and swamps, are characterized by stagnant water and abundant plant life, which provide food, shelter, and suitable environments for many species to reproduce. In time, the term "breeding ground" came to be used figuratively in a wider context to describe any place where certain conditions encourage the proliferation of particular activities or phenomena. For instance, urban neighborhoods with high crime rates or political instability may be described as "breeding grounds" for violence or social unrest. Similarly, online forums or social media platforms that normalize or tolerate hate speech or extremism can be characterized as "breeding grounds" for intolerance or radicalism. The use of "breeding ground" in these contexts is intended to convey the idea that the environment in question facilitates the growth and propagation of unfavorable behaviors or attitudes.

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a place where wild animals go to produce their young

một nơi mà động vật hoang dã đến để sinh sản

Example:
  • Some birds fly south to find good breeding grounds.

    Một số loài chim bay về phương nam để tìm nơi sinh sản tốt.

  • The estuary is a breeding ground for birds and marine life.

    Cửa sông là nơi sinh sản của các loài chim và sinh vật biển.

a place where something, especially something bad, is able to develop

một nơi mà một cái gì đó, đặc biệt là một cái gì đó xấu, có thể phát triển

Example:
  • This area of the city has become a breeding ground for violent crime.

    Khu vực này của thành phố đã trở thành nơi nảy sinh tội phạm bạo lực.

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