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| /ˌiːvəˈluːʃn/ |
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| 1 | the scientific theory according to which types of plant and animal change gradually over long periods of time through a process known as natural selection to become more suitable for their environment 进化（论） |
| The new fossil finds may tell us more about human evolution. 新发现的化石也许可以使我们对人类进化有更多的了解。 |
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| 2 | the way in which something gradually changes and develops 发展；演化；演变 |
| +of the evolution of language 语言的演变 |
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