How do you use "evolution" in a sentence?

Darwin's theory of evolution changed our understanding of life. We've witnessed the evolution of mobile phones over the past two decades. The evolution of her artistic style has been fascinating to follow.

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Q: What does "evolution" mean?

Gradual development or change over time Evolution refers to the gradual process of change and development. In biology, it specifically describes the process by which species change over generations through natural selection. More broadly, it describes any gradual development, such as the evolution of technology or ideas.

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Significado: Gradual development or change over time

进化，演变

evolución

進化、発展

진화, 발전

Evolution refers to the gradual process of change and development. In biology, it specifically describes the process by which species change over generations through natural selection. More broadly, it describes any gradual development, such as the evolution of technology or ideas.

Evolution指的是逐渐变化和发展的过程。在生物学中，它特指物种通过自然选择在几代之间变化的过程。更广泛地说，它描述任何逐渐发展，如技术或思想的演变。

Evolution se refiere al proceso gradual de cambio y desarrollo. En biología, describe específicamente el proceso por el cual las especies cambian a través de generaciones mediante la selección natural. Más ampliamente, describe cualquier desarrollo gradual, como la evolución de la tecnología o las ideas.

Evolutionは変化と発展の段階的なプロセスを指します。生物学では、特に自然選択を通じて世代を超えて種が変化するプロセスを表します。より広く、テクノロジーやアイデアの進化など、あらゆる段階的な発展を表します。

Evolution은 점진적인 변화와 발전의 과정을 의미합니다. 생물학에서는 자연선택을 통해 세대를 거치며 종이 변화하는 과정을 구체적으로 설명합니다. 더 넓은 의미로는 기술이나 사상의 발전 같은 점진적 변화를 나타냅니다.

Ejemplos

Darwin's theory of evolution changed our understanding of life.
达尔文的进化论改变了我们对生命的理解。
La teoría de la evolución de Darwin cambió nuestra comprensión de la vida.
ダーウィンの進化論は私たちの生命に対する理解を変えました。
다윈의 진화론은 생명에 대한 우리의 이해를 바꾸었습니다.
We've witnessed the evolution of mobile phones over the past two decades.
我们见证了过去二十年手机的演变。
Hemos presenciado la evolución de los teléfonos móviles en las últimas dos décadas.
過去20年間で携帯電話の進化を目の当たりにしてきました。
지난 20년간 휴대전화의 진화를 목격해 왔습니다.
The evolution of her artistic style has been fascinating to follow.
她艺术风格的演变非常引人入胜。
La evolución de su estilo artístico ha sido fascinante de seguir.
彼女の芸術スタイルの進化を追うのは魅力的でした。
그녀의 예술적 스타일의 변화를 따라가는 것은 매우 흥미로웠습니다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From Latin 'evolutionem' meaning 'an unrolling (of a book)', from 'evolvere' (to unroll, unfold), from 'ex-' (out) + 'volvere' (to roll). Darwin popularised the biological sense in 1859. Related to 'revolve' and 'involve'.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Historia y curiosidades

From Latin 'evolutio' meaning unrolling. Charles Darwin's 'On the Origin of Species' (1859) popularised the biological meaning. The word was already used for gradual development before Darwin gave it its scientific significance.

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