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evolution

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ev·o·lu·tion /ˌiːvəˈluːʃən, ˌevə- $ ˌevə-/ ●○○ AWL noun [uncountableU]  
1 HBthe scientific idea that plants and animals develop and change gradually over a long period of time 进化()
evolution of
 the evolution of mammals
哺乳动物的进化
 the theory of evolution
进化论
2 DEVELOPthe gradual change and development of an idea, situation, or object 演变,逐步发展
evolution of
 the evolution of the computer
计算机的发展
nCOLLOCATIONSMeaning 1: the scientific idea that plants and animals develop and change gradually over a long period of time
verbs
evolution happens/takes place (also evolution occurs formal)
We can see signs of evolution taking place in the world around us.
trace something's evolution (=find the origins of when an animal, plant etc began or where it came from)
Anthropologists can trace the evolution of plants and animals by examining fossils.
adjectives
human evolution
Our ancestors reached a key stage in human evolution when they began to stand up straight.
biological evolution
Every living creature has been formed by the slow process of biological evolution.
physical evolution
The environment plays a large part in the physical evolution of the species.
Darwinian evolution (=based on the ideas of Charles Darwin)
He expounded the theory that language is the product of Darwinian evolution.
phrases
the theory of evolution
Many Christians find it impossible to accept Darwin's theory of evolution.
nCOLLOCATIONSMeaning 2: the gradual change and development of an idea, situation, or object
adjectives
gradual/continuous evolution
The social system is undergoing continuous evolution to adapt to these rapid changes.
cultural/social evolution
Neither cultural or social evolution is any guarantee that we are moving towards a better world.
political evolution
Prime Minister Nehru played a significant role in the political evolution of India.
technological evolution
The pace of technological evolution is getting faster all the time.
verbs
evolution takes place (also evolution occurs formal) (=happens)
A similar evolution was taking place in other great American cities.
trace something's evolution (=find the origins of when something began or where it came from)
The show traced the evolution of black American music from gospel through soul to hip-hop
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