词汇 | homologous |
释义 | homologous adjective uk/həˈmɒl.ə.ɡəs/ us/hoʊˈmɑː.lə.ɡəs/ formal(位置、结构、价值或目的等)相似的,相应的 having a similar position, structure, value, or purpose These activities are meant to be homologous to modern work conditions. A model represents, or is homologous with, a specific aspect of perceived reality. biology specialized 同源的(生物学术语,指经过了数百万年的进化演变,尽管形态、用途已不尽相同,但拥有相同的起源) having the same origin although now having a different purpose or shape, usually as a result of evolution (= gradual change over millions of years) The wing of a bat and the arm of a man are homologous structures. 蝙蝠的翅膀和人类的手臂是相应的同源结构。 A female's paraurethral glands are homologous to the male prostate. Feathers are traditionally considered homologous with reptilian scales. |
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