metamorphosis

.metә'mɒ:fәsis

英文释义

n. the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals
n. a complete change of physical form or substance especially as by magic or witchcraft

中文翻译

n. 蜕变, 变质, 变形
[医] 变态, 变形, 变质

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metamorphosis 可以分解为 meta-（变化）和 morph（形状）以及 -osis（状态）。整体意思是“变化形态的状态”，与生物学上昆虫的蜕变过程相关。

例句

1. The caterpillar goes through a metamorphosis to become a butterfly.
毛毛虫经历蜕变变成蝴蝶。
2. Many animals undergo metamorphosis during their life cycle.
许多动物在其生命周期中经历蜕变。
3. The story describes the metamorphosis of a young girl into a strong leader.
故事描述了一个年轻女孩蜕变成一个强大领导者的过程。

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