embryonic
의미: In a very early stage of development; just beginning to take shape.
Embryonic has both a biological meaning (relating to an embryo) and a figurative meaning (at a very early, formative stage). 'Embryonic stem cells' is the major scientific collocation. Figuratively, 'the project is still in an embryonic stage' means it is barely begun. 'An embryonic idea' or 'embryonic plans' suggests something that has not yet taken definite form. The figurative use emphasises how much development lies ahead.
예문
- The research into embryonic stem cells has opened new possibilities for regenerative medicine. 胚胎干细胞研究为再生医学开辟了新的可能性。La investigación con células madre embrionarias ha abierto nuevas posibilidades para la medicina regenerativa.胚性幹細胞の研究は再生医療に新たな可能性を開いた。배아 줄기세포 연구는 재생 의학에 새로운 가능성을 열었다.
- The plans for the new transport network are still at an embryonic stage and subject to significant revision. 新交通网络的计划仍处于萌芽阶段,还需进行大幅修改。Los planes para la nueva red de transporte se encuentran aún en fase embrionaria y están sujetos a revisiones significativas.新しい交通網の計画はまだ胚芽段階にあり、大幅な修正の余地がある。새 교통망 계획은 아직 초기 단계에 있으며 상당한 수정이 있을 수 있다.
- What began as an embryonic idea scribbled on a napkin eventually became a multimillion-pound enterprise. 最初在餐巾纸上随手记下的一个雏形想法,最终发展成了一家价值数百万英镑的企业。Lo que comenzó como una idea embrionaria garabateada en una servilleta acabó convirtiéndose en una empresa multimillonaria.ナプキンに走り書きされた萌芽的なアイデアから始まったものが、最終的には数百万ポンド規模の事業に成長した。냅킨에 끄적인 초보적인 아이디어로 시작된 것이 결국 수백만 파운드 규모의 사업으로 성장했다.
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맥락: academic, media, professional
어조: neutral
기원과 역사
From Medieval Latin embryonicus, from Greek embryon (young animal, embryo), from en- (in) + bryein (to swell, grow). The figurative sense of 'at a very early stage' developed in the 19th century.
문화적 배경
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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