metaphase
US /ˈmet̬.ə.feɪz/
UK /ˈmet.ə.feɪz/
名词
中期
the second stage of cell division (mitosis or meiosis), during which the chromosomes become attached to the spindle fibers and align in the middle of the cell
示例:
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During metaphase, chromosomes line up along the equatorial plate.
在中期，染色体沿赤道板排列。
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The scientist observed the cell under a microscope to identify the metaphase stage.
科学家在显微镜下观察细胞以识别中期阶段。