morph into

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★☆☆ Moderate informal
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Meaning: To gradually change into something different

逐渐变成不同的东西
Transformarse gradualmente en algo diferente
徐々に別のものに変化する
점차 다른 것으로 변하다

Modern term from digital morphing effects, used for gradual transformations.

源自数字变形效果的现代用语,用于描述渐进式的转变。
Término moderno proveniente de los efectos de morphing digital, usado para transformaciones graduales.
デジタル映像のモーフィング効果から生まれた現代的な表現。徐々に変化・変身することを表す。
디지털 모핑 효과에서 유래한 현대적 표현으로, 점진적인 변화에 사용한다.
Base verb: morph
Particle: into
Separable: No — the verb and particle stay together

Examples

  1. The meeting morphed into a party.
    会议逐渐变成了派对
    La reunión se transformó en una fiesta
    会議はいつの間にかパーティーに変わっていた
    회의가 어느새 파티로 변해 있었다.
  2. The small company morphed into a corporation.
    小公司逐渐变成了大企业
    La pequeña empresa se transformó en una corporación
    小さな会社は大企業へと変貌した
    작은 회사가 대기업으로 변모했다.
  3. His smile morphed into a frown.
    他的微笑逐渐变成了皱眉
    Su sonrisa se transformó en un ceño fruncido
    彼の笑顔は次第にしかめ面に変わった
    그의 미소가 점차 찡그린 표정으로 바뀌었다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: transformation, change, evolution

Tone: descriptive

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  • Morphed into
    逐渐变成
    se transformó en
    〜に変化した
    ~로 변해갔다

Origin & History

From digital morphing technology in films.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Younger

Social background: Universal

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