metamorphosis
英 [,metə'mɔːfəsɪs; ,metəmɔː'fəʊsɪs]
美['mɛtə'mɔrfəsɪs]
- n. 变形；变质
英英释意
- 1. the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals
- 2. a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances;
- "the metamorphosis of the old house into something new and exciting"
- 3. a complete change of physical form or substance especially as by magic or witchcraft