evolution
gb/ˌɛvəlˈuʃən/ us/ˌɛvəlˈuʃən/
B1
อังกฤษ
~ 3100
ความหมาย
0 ความหมาย
คำนาม
B1
event
1
Gradual change in species over time
The slow change in plants, animals, or other living things over a long time.
รูปแบบการใช้:
[something]'s evolution
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners sometimes confuse 'evolution' with 'revolution' because they sound similar, but 'revolution' means a sudden change, while 'evolution' is slow and gradual.
คำพ้องความหมาย
natural selection (A mechanism of evolution, more specific than the broader concept of evolution.)
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adaptation (Refers to specific traits developed through evolution, not the full process.)
คำตรงข้าม
creationism (The belief that life originated from a divine act, opposing the scientific explanation of evolution.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
theory of evolution
|biological evolution
|human evolution
|Darwinian evolution
หัวข้อ
science
|biology
|nature
ตัวอย่าง
- Charles Darwin's work helped explain the theory of evolution.
- The evolution of whales from land mammals took millions of years.
- Scientists study fossils to learn about human evolution.
- Evolution explains how species adapt to their environment.
- Birds are thought to be the result of the evolution of certain dinosaurs.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- Darwin wrote about the evolution of animals.
- Evolution takes a very long time.
- We study evolution in science class.
- Evolution explains how life changes.
- The book talks about human evolution.
คำนาม
B1
property
2
Gradual development over time
The slow change or growth of something over time.
รูปแบบการใช้:
the evolution of [something]
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners may think 'evolution' only applies to biology, but it can also describe changes in non-living things like technology or art.
คำพ้องความหมาย
progression (Focuses more on forward movement, not just change.)
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development (A broader term that can apply to both fast and slow changes.)
คำตรงข้าม
regression (A return to a less developed state, opposite to progress in evolution.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
the evolution of technology
|cultural evolution
|the evolution of language
หัวข้อ
general
|culture
|technology
|core_vocabulary
ตัวอย่าง
- The evolution of smartphones has been rapid over the past decade.
- We studied the evolution of language in our linguistics class.
- The company's success is due to the steady evolution of its business model.
- Fashion trends show an interesting evolution over time.
- The evolution of film technology changed how movies are made.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- The evolution of cars is very fast now.
- We talked about the evolution of music in class.
- Language has a long history of evolution.
- The internet has had a quick evolution.
- The city's skyline shows its evolution.
คำนาม
technical
C1
action
3
Planned movement or maneuver
A planned movement from one position to another, usually by soldiers, ships, or airplanes.
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners may confuse this sense with the general idea of change over time; here it refers to physical movement patterns.
คำพ้องความหมาย
maneuver (A general term for a planned movement; 'evolution' can be more formal and technical.)
คำตรงข้าม
standstill (A complete lack of movement or progress, opposite to a maneuver.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
naval evolutions
|aerial evolutions
|military evolutions
หัวข้อ
military
|transport
|politics
ตัวอย่าง
- The fleet performed complex evolutions during the exercise.
- Pilots practiced aerial evolutions for the air show.
- Military evolutions require careful coordination among units.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- The ships did many evolutions in the sea.
- The army trained for new evolutions.
- The planes made fast evolutions in the air.
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รูปคำในพจนานุกรม
evolution
IPA
GB/ˌɛvəlˈuʃən/
US/ˌɛvəlˈuʃən/
พยางค์และการเน้นเสียง
evol - u - tion (3 พยางค์)
Stress on 3rd syllable (tion)
รูปคำ
Noun
- Base: evolution
- Plural: evolution, evolutions
กลุ่มคำที่เกี่ยวข้อง
Forms
evolutions
noun
Core family
evolve
verb B2
evolutionary
adjective B2
Related words
evolutionarily
adverb
evolutionist
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unevolved
adjective
Advanced or less common
devolution
noun
devolve
verb
วลีและสำนวน
cultural evolution
1/kˈʌlt͡ʃɚəl ˌɛvəlˈuʃən/
fixed phrase
Gradual change in culture over time
The slow change in culture, traditions, and ideas over many years.
ตัวอย่าง
- Cultural evolution has shaped how societies work today.
- Language is an important part of cultural evolution.
human evolution
1/hjˈumən ˌɛvəlˈuʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
Gradual biological development of humans
The slow change of humans from older species into modern people.
ตัวอย่าง
- Fossils give scientists clues about human evolution.
- Human evolution took millions of years.
theory of evolution
1/θˈiɚi əv ˌɛvəlˈuʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
Scientific explanation for species change
The scientific idea that plants and animals slowly change over time through natural processes like natural selection.
ตัวอย่าง
- The theory of evolution is taught in most biology classes.
- Many scientists have added evidence to support the theory of evolution.