mutation
US /mjuːˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK /mjuːˈteɪ.ʃən/
1.
变异, 突变, 变化
the action or process of changing in form or nature
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The virus underwent a rapid mutation.
病毒发生了快速变异。
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The company is undergoing a significant mutation in its business model.
该公司正在经历商业模式的重大转变。
2.
突变, 基因变异
a change or alteration in form or nature
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Genetic mutations can lead to new traits.
基因突变可能导致新性状。
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Some diseases are caused by a single gene mutation.
有些疾病是由单一基因突变引起的。