bloodline
UK/ˈblʌdlaɪn/US/ˈblʌdlaɪn/
释义
n.
(名词) 血统；世系；家族谱系
词源
概述
bloodline 是一个典型的英语复合词，由两个基础名词直接拼接而成。它的词源故事清晰而直观：blood（血液）象征着家族共有的生命物质与遗传特质，而 line（线）则形象地描绘出世代相传的家族脉络。两者结合，字面意为“血脉之线”，自然而逻辑地引申出“血统”或“世系”的现代含义，专指通过遗传延续的家族 lineage。
例句
“The racehorse has an impressive bloodline, tracing back to several champions.”
这匹赛马拥有令人印象深刻的血统，可追溯到数匹冠军马。
“They were very proud of their noble bloodline and ancient ancestry.”
他们为自己高贵的血统和古老的祖先感到非常自豪。
“The breed's purity is maintained by carefully selecting dogs from a strong bloodline.”
该犬种的纯正性是通过从强大血统中精心挑选犬只来维持的。