bloodline
/ˈblʌdlaɪn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈblʌdlaɪn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈbləd-ˌlīn/ (ame, mw)
bloodline — noun
- bloodlinesingular
- bloodlinesplural
1. the connected series of people or animals who share the same ancestors, especial
the connected series of people or animals who share the same ancestors, especially when the qualities or traits passed down through generations are the main focus
The royal bloodline can be traced back more than nine hundred years through written records.
trace + bloodline + back + time phrase
Breeders work hard to keep the Labrador Retriever bloodline healthy and free of inherited disease.
keep + bloodline + adjective
With a simple DNA kit, anyone can explore their family bloodline across different continents.
The farm has been passed down through the same family bloodline for over a hundred and fifty years.
In some ancient societies, a person's bloodline used to determine their social rank from birth.
- lineage
more formal; used equally for human families and animal breeds
- ancestry
broader in scope; can include cultural, geographic, and ethnic origins beyond direct descent
- pedigree
most common for animals (especially dogs and horses); in human contexts, implies aristocratic lineage
- descent
neutral register; focuses on the line of ancestors without necessarily implying inherited qualities
文法句型
the + bloodline + of + noun
possessive + bloodline
bloodline + can be traced + back + time phrase
用法筆記
Frequently used in two contexts: (1) aristocratic or noble family heritage, and (2) animal breeding, especially for pedigree dogs, horses, or cattle. Unlike 'ancestry,' which can refer to a broad cultural or geographic origin, 'bloodline' specifically emphasises direct descent and inherited traits.