metamorphic
US /ˌmet̬.əˈmɔːr.fɪk/
UK /ˌmet.əˈmɔː.fɪk/
形容词
1.
变质的
relating to or denoting rock that has undergone transformation by heat, pressure, or other natural agencies
示例:
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Marble is a metamorphic rock formed from limestone.
大理石是由石灰岩形成的变质岩。
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Geologists study metamorphic processes to understand the Earth's history.
地质学家研究变质过程以了解地球的历史。
2.
变态的, 变形的
relating to or characterized by metamorphosis (a change of form)
示例:
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The caterpillar undergoes a metamorphic change into a butterfly.
毛虫经历了向蝴蝶的变态转变。
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The artist's work reflects a metamorphic quality, constantly shifting shapes.
艺术家的作品反映了一种变幻的特质，形状不断变化。