metamorphose

🇺🇸 /ˌmetəˈmɔːrfəʊz/ 🇬🇧 /ˌmetəˈmɔːfəʊz/
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intransitive verb
R

To change from one form to another, like a caterpillar turning into a butterfly.

The caterpillar will eventually metamorphose into a butterfly.

毛毛虫最终会变态成蝴蝶。

R

To change completely over time, like a person's life changing a lot.

Over the years, the small village metamorphosed into a bustling city.

多年来,这个小村庄已经变成了一个繁华的城市。

translation

vi. 蜕变, 彻底改变

词形变化

3rd Present metamorphoses
Past metamorphosed
Perfect metamorphosed
Progressive metamorphosing