transformation

• 名词，指事物在形式、外观、性质或结构上发生的彻底或根本的变化；也可指生物、数学、社会等领域中的转化或变换。

A noun referring to a thorough or dramatic change in form, appearance, character, or structure.

1. Complete changeB2formal

   A thorough or dramatic change in form, appearance, or character.

   转变

   • The company underwent a major transformation after the merger.
   • Her transformation from a shy girl to a confident leader was remarkable.
   • The city's transformation over the last decade has been incredible.

   同义词alterationchangeconversionmetamorphosisoverhaulrevolutiontransfiguration

   反义词constancyfixitypreservationstagnation

2. Mathematical changeC1formalscientific

   The process of changing a mathematical expression or figure into another form.

   变换

   • The transformation of the equation made it easier to solve.
   • We applied a linear transformation to the data set.
   • The geometric transformation involved rotating the shape 90 degrees.

   同义词alterationchangeconversionmappingoperation

3. Biological changeC1formalscientific

   A change in the structure or function of a cell or organism.

   转化

   • The transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly is a classic example.
   • Scientists studied the genetic transformation of the bacteria.
   • The transformation of stem cells into specialized cells is a key area of research.

   同义词alterationchangeconversionmetamorphosismodification