metamorphosis
意味: A profound change in form, structure, or character, especially by natural or supernatural means; in biology, the transformation of an organism from an immature form to an adult form.
Metamorphosis has biological and literary/figurative uses. In biology, it describes the dramatic transformation seen in insects (caterpillar to butterfly), amphibians (tadpole to frog), and other organisms. In literature and general use, it describes any profound transformation. Kafka's famous novella The Metamorphosis cemented the figurative power of the word. It collocates with 'complete,' 'undergo,' 'dramatic,' and 'personal.'
例文
- The metamorphosis of a caterpillar into a butterfly involves a complete restructuring of the organism inside the chrysalis. 毛虫变态为蝴蝶的过程涉及在蛹壳内对生物体的完全重构。La metamorfosis de una oruga en mariposa implica una reestructuración completa del organismo dentro de la crisálida.幼虫から蝶への変態は、蛹の中で生物の構造が完全に再編成されることを伴う。애벌레에서 나비로의 변태는 번데기 안에서 생물체의 구조가 완전히 재편성되는 과정을 수반한다.
- The city has undergone a remarkable metamorphosis, transforming from a declining industrial centre into a vibrant cultural hub. 这座城市经历了一次非凡的变态,从一个衰落的工业中心转变为充满活力的文化枢纽。La ciudad ha experimentado una metamorfosis notable, pasando de ser un centro industrial en declive a convertirse en un vibrante polo cultural.その都市は衰退する工業都市から活気ある文化の中心地へと、目覚ましい変貌を遂げた。그 도시는 쇠퇴하는 공업 도시에서 활기 넘치는 문화 중심지로 놀라운 변모를 이루었다.
- Kafka's The Metamorphosis tells the story of a man who wakes to find himself transformed into a giant insect. 卡夫卡的《变形记》讲述了一个人一觉醒来发现自己变成了一只巨大的昆虫的故事。La metamorfosis de Kafka narra la historia de un hombre que despierta transformado en un enorme insecto.カフカの『変身』は、ある朝目覚めると巨大な虫に変わっていた男の物語である。카프카의 『변신』은 어느 날 아침 눈을 떠보니 거대한 벌레로 변해 있던 남자의 이야기이다.
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使い方ガイド
場面: academic, literary, media
トーン: neutral
起源と歴史
From Latin metamorphosis, from Greek metamorphosis (a transforming), from meta- (change) + morphe (form, shape). The plural can be either 'metamorphoses' (Latin) or 'metamorphosises.'
文化的背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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