transmutation

英 [trænzmjuː'teɪʃ(ə)n; trɑːnz-; -ns-] 美 [,trænsmjʊ'teʃən]
  • n. 变形;变化;演变
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transmutation (n.)
late 14c., from Old French transmutacion "transformation, change, metamorphosis" (12c.), from Late Latin transmutationem (nominative transmutatio) "a change, shift," noun of action from Latin transmutare "change from one condition to another," from trans- "thoroughly" (see trans-) + mutare "to change" (see mutable). A word from alchemy.
1. The transmutation of the elements was no longer the privilege of the radioactive substances alone.
元素的衍变不再是放射性物质独具的特点.

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2. This transmutation of the old into new life is seen everywhere in China.
在中国到处可以看到这种从旧生活转变为新生活的事例.

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3. The real act of transmutation can be very difficult.
真正的转化行为会是非常困难的.

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4. It involves the transmutation of fear within you, first and foremost.
它会首先牵动你们的内在恐惧,引起嬗变.

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5. The transmutation of base metals into gold proved to be impossible.
将贱金属变成黄金被证明是不可能的.

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