Definition of metamorphosis in English:

metamorphosis

nounPlural metamorphoses ˌmɛtəˈmɔːfəsɪsˌmɛtəmɔːˈfəʊsɪsˌmɛdəˈmɔrfəsəs

mass nounZoology

1(in an insect or amphibian) the process of transformation from an immature form to an adult form in two or more distinct stages.
〔动〕（昆虫或两栖动物的）变态
the persistence of the larval tail during metamorphosis
count noun in insects with a complete metamorphosis the wings arise from thickenings of the epidermis
Example sentencesExamples
- If sufficient stimuli are present, the physiological process of metamorphosis is initiated within the larvae.
- All flies undergo complete metamorphosis with egg, larval, pupal, and adult stages in their development.
- During the final instar, the tissues within the larval cuticle change to those of the adult, a process known as metamorphosis.
- This is followed by a discussion of metamorphosis in insects and amphibians.
- the larval forms of insects, but also of certain other creatures which undergo the process of metamorphosis in reaching the adult form.
1. 1.1 A change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one.
  （人或物的）变形；变质
  his metamorphosis from presidential candidate to talk-show host
  他从总统候选人到访谈节目主持人的大转变。
  Example sentencesExamples
  This political metamorphosis is not the one chronicled this week by the mainstream press in both Mexico and the United States.
  Table 4 captures this metamorphosis in major party support in a different way.
  Although he has seemed to stay frozen in time, Bond has actually undergone a series of very subtle metamorphoses.
  That, then, is the latest metamorphosis of ‘base football player’.
  The cast handle this metamorphosis excellently.
  Yet a slow but steady metamorphosis is taking place.
  In its metamorphosis from novella to film, it wisely maintains the convention of narration, but unwisely pushes it to the wayside.
  The credits went through a handful of metamorphoses before the show debuted in summer 2007.
  A close examination of the fresco reveals a series of allusions to metamorphosis.
  After the second-half metamorphosis, it has suddenly become clear that there will be real competition for places come the summer.
  It uses the narrative as a way to investigate the notion of architectural metamorphosis and redemption, and it does so by means of powerful installation pieces.
  Larry, of course, has gotten a few laughs out of Laurie's metamorphosis.
  This metamorphosis has happened because while I'm happy to embrace country living I like it to be wrapped up in a duck-down duvet of urban comfort.
  Poster proceeds to outline his own metamorphosis over nine chapters.
  So what kind of metamorphosis does the photograph as a form of animation effectuate?
  Moralising interpretations generally explained physical metamorphosis as the external manifestation of the bestial nature within.
  Later, we see her in real terror as Namtar's metamorphosis takes hold and changes her very being.
  The twist is that this metamorphosis is emphasized by the fact that the young heroine, Ginger, is simultaneously becoming a werewolf.
  When it comes to national security, however, no one can say with assurance whether her metamorphosis is genuine.
  The derision into which the Cult of the Supreme Being fell after the overthrow of the Jacobins did not discredit the theme, which underwent a series of conservative metamorphoses in the 19th century.
  Synonyms
  transformation, mutation, transmutation, transfiguration, change, alteration, conversion, variation, modification, remodelling, restyling, reconstruction, reordering, reorganization, sea change
  humorous transmogrification
  formal transubstantiation

Origin

Late Middle English: via Latin from Greek metamorphōsis, from metamorphoun 'transform, change shape'.

Metamorphosis came into English via Latin from Greek metamorphoun ‘transform, change shape’. It was introduced from the Metamorphoses, a large collection of verse stories by Ovid (43 bc– ad 17 or 18), about transformations of gods and mortals into the shapes of objects, plants, or animals. In the 1980s morph, derived from metamorphosis, came to be used in computer animation for the merging of one image into another, although the idea was already familiar to young television viewers in the UK from the character of Morph, a stop-motion plasticine character created by Aardman Animations from 1977, who would mutate in the same way.

Rhymes

anamorphosis

Definition of metamorphosis in US English:

metamorphosis

nounˌmɛdəˈmɔrfəsəsˌmedəˈmôrfəsəs

Zoology

1(in an insect or amphibian) the process of transformation from an immature form to an adult form in two or more distinct stages.
〔动〕（昆虫或两栖动物的）变态
Example sentencesExamples
- During the final instar, the tissues within the larval cuticle change to those of the adult, a process known as metamorphosis.
- This is followed by a discussion of metamorphosis in insects and amphibians.
- If sufficient stimuli are present, the physiological process of metamorphosis is initiated within the larvae.
- the larval forms of insects, but also of certain other creatures which undergo the process of metamorphosis in reaching the adult form.
- All flies undergo complete metamorphosis with egg, larval, pupal, and adult stages in their development.
1. 1.1 A change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one, by natural or supernatural means.
  （人或物的）变形；变质
  his metamorphosis from presidential candidate to talk-show host
  他从总统候选人到访谈节目主持人的大转变。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Although he has seemed to stay frozen in time, Bond has actually undergone a series of very subtle metamorphoses.
  That, then, is the latest metamorphosis of ‘base football player’.
  A close examination of the fresco reveals a series of allusions to metamorphosis.
  Poster proceeds to outline his own metamorphosis over nine chapters.
  It uses the narrative as a way to investigate the notion of architectural metamorphosis and redemption, and it does so by means of powerful installation pieces.
  Moralising interpretations generally explained physical metamorphosis as the external manifestation of the bestial nature within.
  When it comes to national security, however, no one can say with assurance whether her metamorphosis is genuine.
  In its metamorphosis from novella to film, it wisely maintains the convention of narration, but unwisely pushes it to the wayside.
  So what kind of metamorphosis does the photograph as a form of animation effectuate?
  Table 4 captures this metamorphosis in major party support in a different way.
  This metamorphosis has happened because while I'm happy to embrace country living I like it to be wrapped up in a duck-down duvet of urban comfort.
  Yet a slow but steady metamorphosis is taking place.
  The derision into which the Cult of the Supreme Being fell after the overthrow of the Jacobins did not discredit the theme, which underwent a series of conservative metamorphoses in the 19th century.
  The twist is that this metamorphosis is emphasized by the fact that the young heroine, Ginger, is simultaneously becoming a werewolf.
  After the second-half metamorphosis, it has suddenly become clear that there will be real competition for places come the summer.
  The cast handle this metamorphosis excellently.
  Larry, of course, has gotten a few laughs out of Laurie's metamorphosis.
  Later, we see her in real terror as Namtar's metamorphosis takes hold and changes her very being.
  This political metamorphosis is not the one chronicled this week by the mainstream press in both Mexico and the United States.
  The credits went through a handful of metamorphoses before the show debuted in summer 2007.
  Synonyms
  transformation, mutation, transmutation, transfiguration, change, alteration, conversion, variation, modification, remodelling, restyling, reconstruction, reordering, reorganization, sea change

Origin

Late Middle English: via Latin from Greek metamorphōsis, from metamorphoun ‘transform, change shape’.

单词	metamorphosis
释义	Definition of metamorphosis in English: metamorphosis nounPlural metamorphoses ˌmɛtəˈmɔːfəsɪsˌmɛtəmɔːˈfəʊsɪsˌmɛdəˈmɔrfəsəs mass nounZoology 1(in an insect or amphibian) the process of transformation from an immature form to an adult form in two or more distinct stages. 〔动〕（昆虫或两栖动物的）变态 the persistence of the larval tail during metamorphosis count noun in insects with a complete metamorphosis the wings arise from thickenings of the epidermis Example sentencesExamples If sufficient stimuli are present, the physiological process of metamorphosis is initiated within the larvae. All flies undergo complete metamorphosis with egg, larval, pupal, and adult stages in their development. During the final instar, the tissues within the larval cuticle change to those of the adult, a process known as metamorphosis. This is followed by a discussion of metamorphosis in insects and amphibians. the larval forms of insects, but also of certain other creatures which undergo the process of metamorphosis in reaching the adult form. 1.1 A change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one. （人或物的）变形；变质 his metamorphosis from presidential candidate to talk-show host 他从总统候选人到访谈节目主持人的大转变。 Example sentencesExamples This political metamorphosis is not the one chronicled this week by the mainstream press in both Mexico and the United States. Table 4 captures this metamorphosis in major party support in a different way. Although he has seemed to stay frozen in time, Bond has actually undergone a series of very subtle metamorphoses. That, then, is the latest metamorphosis of ‘base football player’. The cast handle this metamorphosis excellently. Yet a slow but steady metamorphosis is taking place. In its metamorphosis from novella to film, it wisely maintains the convention of narration, but unwisely pushes it to the wayside. The credits went through a handful of metamorphoses before the show debuted in summer 2007. A close examination of the fresco reveals a series of allusions to metamorphosis. After the second-half metamorphosis, it has suddenly become clear that there will be real competition for places come the summer. It uses the narrative as a way to investigate the notion of architectural metamorphosis and redemption, and it does so by means of powerful installation pieces. Larry, of course, has gotten a few laughs out of Laurie's metamorphosis. This metamorphosis has happened because while I'm happy to embrace country living I like it to be wrapped up in a duck-down duvet of urban comfort. Poster proceeds to outline his own metamorphosis over nine chapters. So what kind of metamorphosis does the photograph as a form of animation effectuate? Moralising interpretations generally explained physical metamorphosis as the external manifestation of the bestial nature within. Later, we see her in real terror as Namtar's metamorphosis takes hold and changes her very being. The twist is that this metamorphosis is emphasized by the fact that the young heroine, Ginger, is simultaneously becoming a werewolf. When it comes to national security, however, no one can say with assurance whether her metamorphosis is genuine. The derision into which the Cult of the Supreme Being fell after the overthrow of the Jacobins did not discredit the theme, which underwent a series of conservative metamorphoses in the 19th century. Synonyms transformation, mutation, transmutation, transfiguration, change, alteration, conversion, variation, modification, remodelling, restyling, reconstruction, reordering, reorganization, sea change humorous transmogrification formal transubstantiation Origin Late Middle English: via Latin from Greek metamorphōsis, from metamorphoun 'transform, change shape'. Metamorphosis came into English via Latin from Greek metamorphoun ‘transform, change shape’. It was introduced from the Metamorphoses, a large collection of verse stories by Ovid (43 bc– ad 17 or 18), about transformations of gods and mortals into the shapes of objects, plants, or animals. In the 1980s morph, derived from metamorphosis, came to be used in computer animation for the merging of one image into another, although the idea was already familiar to young television viewers in the UK from the character of Morph, a stop-motion plasticine character created by Aardman Animations from 1977, who would mutate in the same way. Rhymes anamorphosis Definition of metamorphosis in US English: metamorphosis nounˌmɛdəˈmɔrfəsəsˌmedəˈmôrfəsəs Zoology 1(in an insect or amphibian) the process of transformation from an immature form to an adult form in two or more distinct stages. 〔动〕（昆虫或两栖动物的）变态 Example sentencesExamples During the final instar, the tissues within the larval cuticle change to those of the adult, a process known as metamorphosis. This is followed by a discussion of metamorphosis in insects and amphibians. If sufficient stimuli are present, the physiological process of metamorphosis is initiated within the larvae. the larval forms of insects, but also of certain other creatures which undergo the process of metamorphosis in reaching the adult form. All flies undergo complete metamorphosis with egg, larval, pupal, and adult stages in their development. 1.1 A change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one, by natural or supernatural means. （人或物的）变形；变质 his metamorphosis from presidential candidate to talk-show host 他从总统候选人到访谈节目主持人的大转变。 Example sentencesExamples Although he has seemed to stay frozen in time, Bond has actually undergone a series of very subtle metamorphoses. That, then, is the latest metamorphosis of ‘base football player’. A close examination of the fresco reveals a series of allusions to metamorphosis. Poster proceeds to outline his own metamorphosis over nine chapters. It uses the narrative as a way to investigate the notion of architectural metamorphosis and redemption, and it does so by means of powerful installation pieces. Moralising interpretations generally explained physical metamorphosis as the external manifestation of the bestial nature within. When it comes to national security, however, no one can say with assurance whether her metamorphosis is genuine. In its metamorphosis from novella to film, it wisely maintains the convention of narration, but unwisely pushes it to the wayside. So what kind of metamorphosis does the photograph as a form of animation effectuate? Table 4 captures this metamorphosis in major party support in a different way. This metamorphosis has happened because while I'm happy to embrace country living I like it to be wrapped up in a duck-down duvet of urban comfort. Yet a slow but steady metamorphosis is taking place. The derision into which the Cult of the Supreme Being fell after the overthrow of the Jacobins did not discredit the theme, which underwent a series of conservative metamorphoses in the 19th century. The twist is that this metamorphosis is emphasized by the fact that the young heroine, Ginger, is simultaneously becoming a werewolf. After the second-half metamorphosis, it has suddenly become clear that there will be real competition for places come the summer. The cast handle this metamorphosis excellently. Larry, of course, has gotten a few laughs out of Laurie's metamorphosis. Later, we see her in real terror as Namtar's metamorphosis takes hold and changes her very being. This political metamorphosis is not the one chronicled this week by the mainstream press in both Mexico and the United States. The credits went through a handful of metamorphoses before the show debuted in summer 2007. Synonyms transformation, mutation, transmutation, transfiguration, change, alteration, conversion, variation, modification, remodelling, restyling, reconstruction, reordering, reorganization, sea change Origin Late Middle English: via Latin from Greek metamorphōsis, from metamorphoun ‘transform, change shape’.
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