metamorphosis
英 [,metə'mɔːfəsɪs; ,metəmɔː'fəʊsɪs]
美['mɛtə'mɔrfəsɪs]
- n. 变形；变质
英英释意
- 1. the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals
- 2. a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances;
- "the metamorphosis of the old house into something new and exciting"
- 3. a complete change of physical form or substance especially as by magic or witchcraft
双语例句
- 1. The metamorphosis from anxious wife to feted author was rapid and dramatic.
- 从整日焦虑的妻子到受人追捧的作家，这变化迅速而剧烈。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. the metamorphosis of a caterpillar into a butterfly
- 从毛毛虫到蝴蝶的蜕变
来自《权威词典》
- 3. A butterfly is produced by metamorphosis from a caterpillar.
- 蝴蝶是由毛虫脱胎变成的.
来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
- 4. One of the favourite games in fairy tales is metamorphosis.
- 神话故事的惯用手法之一是凭借魔力改变形态.
来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
- 5. Hormones regulate many insect functions, including ecdysis and metamorphosis.
- 激素调节昆虫的许多功能，包括蜕皮和变态。
来自辞典例句