evolution

US [ˌevəˈluʃ(ə)n]
UK [ˌiːvəˈluːʃ(ə)n]
  • n.演变;进化;发展;渐进
  • Web演化;进化论;演进
Plural Form:evolutions  
Evolution
n.
1.
进化the gradual development of plants, animals, etc. over many years as they adapt to changes in their environment
the evolution of the human species
人类的进化
Darwin's theory of evolution
达尔文的进化论
2.
演变;发展;渐进the gradual development of sth
In politics Britain has preferred evolution to revolution(= gradual development to sudden violent change) .
英国在政治上宁愿渐进而不愿革命。

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