单词 | pedigree |
释义 | pedigreepedigree /ˈpɛdəˌgri/ noun 1[countable, uncountable] the history and achievements of someone or something, especially when they are good and should be admired SYN background: her strong academic pedigree2[countable, uncountable] science, biology the parents and other past family members of an animal, or an official written record of this: a horse with a good pedigree3[countable] science, biology an animal whose parents, grandparents, etc. were all of the same breed4[countable, uncountable] someone’s parents and other past family members, especially in families of a high social class: an impressive family pedigree [Origin: 1400–1500 Anglo-French pe de gru crane’s foot; because the lines connecting related people can look like the bird’s foot] |
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