metamorphosis
US /ˌmet̬.əˈmɔːr.fə.sɪs/
UK /ˌmet̬.əˈmɔːr.fə.sɪs/
名词
1.
变态, 蜕变
a complete change of physical form or substance, especially as a stage in the life cycle of an animal
示例:
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The caterpillar undergoes a metamorphosis to become a butterfly.
毛毛虫经过变态发育变成蝴蝶。
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Tadpoles undergo metamorphosis into frogs.
蝌蚪变态发育为青蛙。
2.
蜕变, 彻底改变
a striking change in appearance, character, or circumstances
示例:
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The city has undergone a metamorphosis in the last ten years.
这座城市在过去十年中发生了蜕变。
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His metamorphosis from a shy boy to a confident leader was amazing.
他从一个害羞的男孩到自信领导者的蜕变令人惊叹。
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