[N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]进化Evolution is a process of gradual change that takes place over many generations, during which species of animals, plants, or insects slowly change some of their physical characteristics.
...the evolution of plants and animals.
动植物的进化
...the theory of evolution by natural selection.
自然选择的进化论
...human evolution.
人类进化
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[N-VAR 可变名词]演变；演化；演进；发展Evolution is a process of gradual development in a particular situation or thing over a period of time.
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...a crucial period in the evolution of modern physics.
现代物理学演化过程中的重要时期
...an accurate account of his country's evolution...
对他的国家演进的准确描述
His long life comprised a series of evolutions.
他漫长的一生包括一系列的发展变化。
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evo·lu·tionAWL/ˌiːvəˈluːʃn; NAmEˌiːvəˈluːʃn//ˌevəˈluːʃn; NAmEˌevəˈluːʃn/noun[uncountable ]1( biology 生) the gradual development of plants, animals, etc. over many years as they adapt to changes in their environment 进化◆the evolution of the human species人类的进化◆Darwin's theory of evolution达尔文的进化论2the gradual development of sth 演变；发展；渐进◆In politics Britain has preferred evolution to revolution (= gradual development to sudden violent change).英国在政治上宁愿渐进而不愿革命。evolutionevolutionsevo·lu·tion/ˌiːvəˈluːʃn; NAmEˌiːvəˈluːʃn/
1the scientific idea that plants and animals develop and change gradually over a long period of timeevolution of the evolution of mammals the theory of evolution2the gradual change and development of an idea, situation, or objectevolution of the evolution of the computerCOLLOCATIONS– Meaning 1verbsevolution happens/takes place (also evolution occurs formal)· We can see signs of evolution taking place in the world around us.trace something's evolution (=find the origins of when an animal, plant etc began or where it came from)· Anthropologists can trace the evolution of plants and animals by examining fossils.adjectiveshuman evolution· Our ancestors reached a key stage in human evolution when they began to stand up straight.biological evolution· Every living creature has been formed by the slow process of biological evolution.physical evolution· The environment plays a large part in the physical evolution of the species.Darwinian evolution (=based on the ideas of Charles Darwin)· He expounded the theory that language is the product of Darwinian evolution.phrasesthe theory of evolution· Many Christians find it impossible to accept Darwin's theory of evolution.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2adjectivesgradual/continuous evolution· The social system is undergoing continuous evolution to adapt to these rapid changes.cultural/social evolution· Neither cultural or social evolution is any guarantee that we are moving towards a better world.political evolution· Prime Minister Nehru played a significant role in the political evolution of India.technological evolution· The pace of technological evolution is getting faster all the time.verbsevolution takes place (also evolution occurs formal) (=happens)· A similar evolution was taking place in other great American cities.trace something's evolution (=find the origins of when something began or where it came from)· The show traced the evolution of black American music from gospel through soul to hip-hop
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n.演变；进化论；进展
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