domestication
/dəˌmestɪˈkeɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · [dəmˌɛstəkˈeʃən] /dəˌmestɪˈkeɪʃn/ (ame, ipa) · [dəmˌɛstəkˈeʃən] /də-ˌme-sti-ˈkā-shən/ (ame, mw)
domestication — noun
1. the process by which humans take control over wild animals or plants, raising an
the process by which humans take control over wild animals or plants, raising and breeding them over many generations for useful purposes such as food, work, or companionship
Domestication of wolves began thousands of years ago and gave humans their first animal companions.
domestication of [species] — standard noun phrase pattern
Bao's research focused on the domestication of ancient wheat varieties in East Asia.
Archaeologists working near Cairo found new evidence of early cat domestication.
The domestication of horses completely changed how people traveled across long distances.
Through careful selection over many seasons, early farmers achieved the domestication of wild rice.
- taming
refers to individual animals rather than species-wide genetic change
- husbandry
emphasises the ongoing care of already-domesticated animals rather than the initial process of bringing them under human control
- cultivation
used for plants only; focuses on preparing soil and growing crops rather than genetic change
- rewilding
the process of returning domesticated animals or plants to a wild state
- feralisation
the process by which a domesticated population becomes wild again
文法句型
domestication of [species]
用法筆記
Common in academic and scientific contexts when discussing the history of agriculture and animal husbandry. For training a single individual animal, use 'taming' instead.
常見錯誤
2. the process of becoming comfortable with home-related tasks and routines, or the
the process of becoming comfortable with home-related tasks and routines, or the settled condition of living a domestic life
After years of travel, Quinn found the domestication of country life hard to adjust to.
collocation: domestication of [domain/place]
Some people see marriage and domestication as natural milestones that come with adulthood.
domestication listed alongside marriage as a life stage
Hana resisted the domestication brought by her new office job and strict daily schedule.
The novel explores the tension between artistic freedom and the domestication of family life.
Adina missed the excitement of city life and felt domestication made her too comfortable.
- settling down
less formal; focuses on the decision to stay in one place rather than the home-focused routine
- household routine
describes the concrete daily tasks rather than the psychological process of adapting
- wanderlust
a strong desire to travel and avoid being tied to home
文法句型
domestication of [someone]
domestication to [something]
用法筆記
Often carries a slightly negative or mixed connotation, suggesting a loss of excitement or freedom in exchange for comfort and routine. More common in literary or reflective writing than in everyday speech.