Darwinian

大学

a. 达尔文的, 达尔文学说的 n. 达尔文主义者, 进化论者

发音

UK /dɑːˈwɪ.ni.ən/
其它
US /dɑɹˈwɪ.ni.ən/

词形变化

Darwinians 复数 Darwinians more Darwinian 比较级 most Darwinian 最高级

别名

darwinian Darwinean

教材释义与例句

名词

进化论者；达尔文主义者

形容词

达尔文的；达尔文学说的

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    Senses relating to Charles and Erasmus Darwin.

    An adherent of Charles Darwin's theory of the origin of species, or of Darwinism.

  2. 2.

    Senses relating to Charles and Erasmus Darwin.

    An adherent of the philosophical and scientific views, or poetic style, of Erasmus Darwin.

    废旧 罕用
  3. 3.

    A native or resident of Darwin in the Northern Territory, Australia.

adj.
  1. 1.

    Senses relating to Charles and Erasmus Darwin.

    Of or pertaining to the scientific views advanced by the English biologist, geologist, and naturalist Charles Darwin, especially his theory that living organisms evolve through the natural selection of inherited variations that increase organisms' ability to compete, survive, and reproduce.

  2. 2.

    Senses relating to Charles and Erasmus Darwin.

    Of or pertaining to Darwinism, which includes the theories of Charles Darwin and other scientists.

    引申义
  3. 3.

    Senses relating to Charles and Erasmus Darwin.

    Competitive, especially in a ruthless manner.

    引申义
  4. 4.

    Senses relating to Charles and Erasmus Darwin.

    Exhibiting an ability to adapt or develop in order to survive; adaptable.

    引申义
  5. 5.

    Senses relating to Charles and Erasmus Darwin.

    Of or pertaining to the philosophical and scientific views, or poetic style, of the natural philosopher, physiologist, and poet Erasmus Darwin.

    历史
  6. 6.

    Of or pertaining to Darwin, the capital city of the Northern Territory, Australia.

词汇关系

名词

上位词 4

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相关短语

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词源

From Darwin + -ian (suffix with the sense ‘belonging to, relating to, or like’ forming adjectives or nouns). Darwin is the surname of Erasmus Darwin (1731–1802) and his grandson Charles Darwin (1809–1882). Adjective sense 2 (“of or pertaining to Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia”) and noun sense 2 (“native or resident of Darwin”) refer to the city of Darwin which was named after Charles Darwin.

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