protean

a. 千变万化的, 变化不定的, (海神)普罗透斯的 [化] ┚(音田)

发音

UK /ˈpɹəʊ.tɪ.ən/
UK /pɹəʊˈtiː.ən/
US /ˈpɹoʊ.tɪ.ən/
US /pɹoʊˈtiː.ən/

词形变化

proteans 复数 proteans more protean 比较级 most protean 最高级

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A protein that has been slightly modified by water, dilute acid, or enzymes, but not modified to the extent of a metaprotein.

    化学 生物
adj.
  1. 1.

    Exceedingly variable; readily assuming different shapes or forms.

    An amoeba is a protean animalcule.

  2. 2.

    Alternative letter-case form of Protean (of or relating to Proteus).

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variable

词源

From Ancient Greek Πρωτεύς (Prōteús, literally “first”), the Greek warden of sea-beasts, renowned for his ability to change shape.

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