🧬atavism (遗传性特征复发)

noun
/ˈætəvɪzəm/
返祖现象 (fǎn zǔ xiànxiàng)

含义

The recurrence of traits or characteristics from a remote ancestor.
含义翻译
远古祖先的特征或特点的再现
yuǎn gǔ zǔxiān de tèzhēng huò tèdiǎn de zàixiàn

例句

The scientist noted atavism in the child’s physical features.

科学家在孩子的生理特征中观察到返祖现象。
Kēxuéjiā zài háizi de shēnglǐ tèzhēng zhōng guānchá dào fǎn zǔ xiànxiàng.

同义词

reversion, throwback, regression, recurrence

反义词

progress, advancement, innovation

搭配词

atavism in biology, cultural atavism, atavism observed

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