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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