evolution
n
1 [U] (biology 生) (theory of the) gradual development of the characteristics of plants and animals over many generations, esp the development of more complicated forms from earlier, simpler forms 進化; 進化論
Darwin's theory of evolution 達爾文的進化論.
2 [U] process of gradually developing; evolving 演化; 演進; 演變; 發展; 開展; 發育
the evolution of farming methods 耕種方法的演進
In politics Britain has preferred evolution to revolution, ie gradual development to sudden violent change. 在政治上, 英國喜歡漸進而不喜歡革命.
3 [C] (fml 文) (of troops, warships, dancers, etc) movement according to plan (部隊、 軍艦、 跳舞者等)按照計劃的行動或動作.