Word · Frequency #5497
Darwin
n. 达尔文
English natural scientist who formulated a theory of evolution by natural selection (1809-1882); also the provincial capital of the Northern Territory of Australia
- 1.
A unit of evolutionary change in evolutionary biology.
进化生物学中的一种进化变化单位。
进化生物学中的一种进化变化单位。；达尔文
In use
Darwin is famous for his theory of evolution.
We visited Darwin during our trip to Australia.
Many scientists still study Darwin's work today.
Darwin's + noun
Darwin's 后接名词，表示达尔文的某物或理论。
Darwin's theory of evolution revolutionized biology.
达尔文的进化论彻底改变了生物学。
Darwin + geographical description
指城市时，可直接使用 Darwin 作为地点名词。
Darwin is the capital city of the Northern Territory in Australia.
达尔文是澳大利亚北领地的首府。
as Darwin + verb (past tense)
用于引用达尔文的观点或观察。
As Darwin observed, species adapt to their environment.
正如达尔文所观察到的，物种适应其环境。
Connections
Collocations
- Charles Darwin
- 查尔斯·达尔文
- Charles Darwin is known for his theory of evolution.查尔斯·达尔文以其进化论闻名。
- Darwin's theory
- 达尔文的理论
- Darwin's theory of natural selection is a cornerstone of biology.达尔文的自然选择理论是生物学的基石。
- Darwin's finches
- 达尔文雀
- The study of Darwin's finches helped Darwin develop his ideas.对达尔文雀的研究帮助达尔文形成了他的观点。
Pop culture & quotes
- It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.
- 生存下来的不是最强大的物种，也不是最聪明的物种，而是对变化反应最快的物种。Many people mistakenly attribute the phrase 'survival of the fittest' to Darwin.许多人错误地将‘适者生存’这句话归功于达尔文。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
将'Darwin'拆成'dar'（黑暗）和'win'（胜利），寓意他在蒙昧时代用进化论赢得科学之光。
Context & Register
名词，指英国博物学家查尔斯·达尔文（进化论提出者）或澳大利亚北部首府达尔文市。常见于学术讨论或地理描述，语域中性。
Grammar Note
专有名词，通常不加冠词。
Pronunciation & Spelling
All these words share the -in spelling and end with /ɪn/, the same sound as the second syllable of 'darwin'. However, 'darwin' has primary stress on the first syllable, so they are not perfect rhymes.
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
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