metamorphic

• 指与形态或结构的改变有关的，尤其在地质学中指岩石在热和压力作用下发生变质作用的。

Relating to or characterized by a change of form or structure, especially in geology referring to rocks transformed by heat and pressure.

1. Relating to rock transformationC1formalscientific

   Describing rocks that have been transformed by heat, pressure, or chemical processes, typically deep within the Earth's crust.

   变质

   • Marble is a classic example of a metamorphic rock formed from limestone.
   • The region's geology is dominated by ancient metamorphic formations.
   • Geologists study metamorphic rocks to understand the Earth's history.

   同义词alteredtransformed

2. Characterized by change in formC1formalscientific

   Involving or marked by a fundamental change in physical form, structure, or substance.

   变形质的

   • The caterpillar's metamorphic transformation into a butterfly is a remarkable natural process.
   • The artist's style underwent a metamorphic shift after his travels abroad.
   • The company experienced a metamorphic change in its corporate structure.

   同义词mutableprotean

   反义词fixedimmutablestablestaticunchanging