Darwinian
名词 n.
形容词 adj.
英 /dɑːˈwɪ.ni.ən/
美 /dɑɹˈwɪ.ni.ən/
英文释义
名词 n.
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Senses relating to Charles and Erasmus Darwin.; An adherent of Charles Darwin's theory of the origin of species, or of Darwinism.
— This is, I believe, the first instance known of a "flying frog," and it is very interesting to Darwinians as showing that the variability of the toes which have been already modified for purposes of swimming and adhesive climbing, have been taken advantage of to enable an allied species to pass through the air like the flying lizard.
- Senses relating to Charles and Erasmus Darwin.; An adherent of the philosophical and scientific views, or poetic style, of Erasmus Darwin.
- A native or resident of Darwin in the Northern Territory, Australia.
形容词 adj.
- Senses relating to Charles and Erasmus Darwin.; Of or pertaining to the scientific views advanced by the English biologist, geologist, and naturalist Charles Darwin, especially his theory that living organisms evolve through the natural selection of inherited variations that increase organisms' ability to compete, survive, and reproduce.
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Senses relating to Charles and Erasmus Darwin.; Of or pertaining to Darwinism, which includes the theories of Charles Darwin and other scientists.
— The Darwinian movement has made no difference to mankind, except that, instead of talking unphilosophically about philosophy, they now talk unscientifically about science.
- Senses relating to Charles and Erasmus Darwin.; Competitive, especially in a ruthless manner.
- Senses relating to Charles and Erasmus Darwin.; Exhibiting an ability to adapt or develop in order to survive; adaptable.
- Senses relating to Charles and Erasmus Darwin.; Of or pertaining to the philosophical and scientific views, or poetic style, of the natural philosopher, physiologist, and poet Erasmus Darwin.
- Of or pertaining to Darwin, the capital city of the Northern Territory, Australia.
词源
词源 1
From Darwin + -ian (suffix with the sense ‘belonging to, relating to, or like’ forming adjectives or nouns). Darwin is the surname of Erasmus Darwin (1731–1802) and his grandson Charles Darwin (1809–1882).
Adjective sense 2 (“of or pertaining to Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia”) and noun sense 2 (“native or resident of Darwin”) refer to the city of Darwin which was named after Charles Darwin.
Adjective sense 2 (“of or pertaining to Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia”) and noun sense 2 (“native or resident of Darwin”) refer to the city of Darwin which was named after Charles Darwin.
词源 2
From Darwin + -ian (suffix with the sense ‘belonging to, relating to, or like’ forming adjectives or nouns). Darwin is the surname of Erasmus Darwin (1731–1802) and his grandson Charles Darwin (1809–1882).
Adjective sense 2 (“of or pertaining to Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia”) and noun sense 2 (“native or resident of Darwin”) refer to the city of Darwin which was named after Charles Darwin.
Adjective sense 2 (“of or pertaining to Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia”) and noun sense 2 (“native or resident of Darwin”) refer to the city of Darwin which was named after Charles Darwin.
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