cloning

• 指通过无性繁殖方式产生与亲代遗传性状完全相同的生物个体的过程或技术；也泛指复制基因、细胞、生物体等生物对象的研究活动。

A general term for the research activity that creates a copy of some biological entity, such as a gene, organism, or cell.

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1. Biological replicationB2formalscientific

   The process of creating a genetically identical copy of a biological entity, such as a gene, cell, or organism.

   克隆

   • Cloning technology has advanced significantly in recent decades.
   • The cloning of Dolly the sheep was a major scientific breakthrough.
   • Researchers are exploring cloning for medical applications.

   同义词copyingduplicationreplication

• 动词，表示制作某物的精确复制品，尤指生物体（如克隆动物）或数字数据（如克隆文件）。

A verb used to indicate the act of creating an exact copy of something, especially a living organism or digital data.

1. Create identical copiesB2formalscientific

   To produce one or more exact genetic copies of an organism, cell, or DNA sequence.

   克隆

   • Scientists successfully cloned a sheep named Dolly.
   • The lab is working to clone the gene for further study.
   • They plan to clone the plant to preserve its unique traits.

   同义词copyduplicatereplicate

2. Duplicate software or dataB1informalIT

   To make an exact copy of a computer file, system, or application.

   克隆

   • You can clone the repository using Git commands.
   • The technician cloned the hard drive to transfer all data.
   • He cloned the app to test new features without affecting the original.

   同义词copyduplicateforkmirrorreplicate

   反义词delete