metamorphosis
英 [ˌmetəˈmɔːfəsɪs]
美 [ˌmetəˈmɔːrfəsɪs]
n. 变形; 质变
BNC.19821 / COCA.14465
牛津词典
noun
- 变形；质变
a process in which sb/sth changes completely into sth different- the metamorphosis of a caterpillar into a butterfly
从毛毛虫到蝴蝶的蜕变 - She had undergone an amazing metamorphosis from awkward schoolgirl to beautiful woman.
她经历了从笨女生到大美人这一令人惊讶的变化。
- the metamorphosis of a caterpillar into a butterfly
柯林斯词典
- N-VAR 变形;变质;彻底的变化
When ametamorphosisoccurs, a person or thing develops and changes into something completely different.- ...his metamorphosis from a republican to a democrat...
他从共和党人到民主党人的倒戈 - The employment department has undergone several metamor-phoses.
就业部已经经历了数次改革。
- ...his metamorphosis from a republican to a democrat...
英英释义
noun
- a complete change of physical form or substance especially as by magic or witchcraft
- a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances
- the metamorphosis of the old house into something new and exciting
- the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals
双语例句
- A marked change in form or appearance; a metamorphosis.
变形在形式或外表上发生的明显变化； - Of or relating to metamorphosis ( especially of rocks).
属于或关于变质的（尤指岩石）。 - Insects with sucking mouthparts and forewings thickened and leathery at the base; usually show incomplete metamorphosis.
有能够吮吸的嘴、变厚的前翅和类似皮革的腹底的昆虫；通常表现为不完全的蜕变。 - Metamorphosis is the basic nature of mythology.
变形是神话最核心的本质。 - A larva of an insect with incomplete metamorphosis ( as the dragonfly or mayfly).
处于未完全发育截断的昆虫的幼虫（如蜻蜓或蜉蝣）。 - The housefly is an insect which undergoes complete metamorphosis.
苍蝇是一种完全变态的昆虫。 - We all need a metamorphosis of lifestyle if we are to shine as lights in a dark world.
我们都需要一个蜕变的生活方式，如果我们要在黑暗的世界里发光。 - A butterfly is produced by metamorphosis from a caterpillar.
蝴蝶是由毛虫蜕变而成的。 - Tadpoles become frogs by metamorphosis.
蝌蚪由蜕变而变成青蛙。 - This metamorphosis includes global warming and modification of myriad environmental phenomena that are quickening around you.
这个质变包括了快速影响着你的地球暖化和无数环境现象的变化。