Word · Frequency #26218
symbiosis
共生；互利共生
a relationship between two different species of organisms in which each gains benefits from the other
- 1.
A relationship of mutual benefit, especially among different species.
尤其在不同物种之间的互利关系。
- 2.
the relation between two different species of organisms that are interdependent; each gains benefits from the other
共生关系:两种不同生物体相互依存、彼此受益的关系
- 3.
The close and long-term relationship or interaction between two or more different species.
两个或多个不同物种之间密切而长期的关系或相互作用。
- 4.
The state of people of different types, races, cultures, communities, etc., living together.
不同类型、种族、文化、社区等的人们共同生活的状态。
- 5.
The occurrence of two different or opposing things in the same time and place.
两种不同或对立的事物同时同地出现的现象。
尤其在不同物种之间的互利关系。；共生关系:两种不同生物体相互依存、彼此受益的关系；两个或多个不同物种之间密切而长期的关系或相互作用。；不同类型、种族、文化、社区等的人们共同生活的状态。；两种不同或对立的事物同时同地出现的现象。
In use
The clownfish and the sea anemone are a classic example of symbiosis.
Scientists study how plants and fungi benefit from symbiosis in forest ecosystems.
In symbiosis, both organisms often rely on each other for survival.
symbiosis between [noun] and [noun]
between...and... 连接两个名词，说明互利共生的双方。
The symbiosis between the bee and the flower benefits both species.
蜜蜂和花之间的共生关系对两个物种都有益。
in symbiosis with [noun]
in symbiosis with 表示与某物处于共生状态。
These bacteria live in symbiosis with the human gut.
这些细菌与人类肠道共生。
Common mistakes
Connections
Collocations
- in symbiosis with
- 与…共生
- The fungi live in symbiosis with the tree roots.这些真菌与树根共生。
- symbiosis between A and B
- A与B之间的共生关系
- The symbiosis between the oxpecker and the rhino benefits both animals.牛椋鸟与犀牛之间的共生关系使双方都受益。
- form a symbiosis
- 形成共生关系
- Some corals form a symbiosis with microscopic algae.一些珊瑚与微小的藻类形成共生关系。
- enter into symbiosis
- 进入共生状态
- Certain bacteria enter into symbiosis with plant roots to fix nitrogen.某些细菌与植物根部进入共生状态，以固定氮。
- mutualistic symbiosis
- 互利共生（关系）
- The relationship between flowering plants and bees is a mutualistic symbiosis.开花植物与蜜蜂之间的关系是一种互利共生。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
联想 sym（一起）+ bio（生命）：两个物种共同生活、彼此受益，就是共生。
Context & Register
语域：formal 常见场景：生物学、生态学、学术写作 该词是生物学/生态学术语，通常用于学术文献、教科书或科普文本，比较正式，口语中较少单独使用；若在商业或社会语境中作比喻，也多见于书面表达。
Pronunciation & Spelling
这些词都以 -osis 结尾，并按所标发音与 symbiosis 的末尾 /ˌsɪmbaɪˈoʊsəs/ 押韵：重读音节 /oʊ/ 后接 /səs/。注意 -sis 末尾拼写不一定读作 /oʊsəs/，例如 basis 读作 /ˈbeɪsɪs/；而且有些口音会把这类 -osis 词读成 /oʊsɪs/，请以音标为准。
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Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.