单词 | self-replicate |
释义 | > as lemmasself-replicate self-replicate v. Brit. /ˌsɛlfˈrɛplᵻkeɪt/ , U.S. /ˌsɛlfˈrɛpləˌkeɪt/ intransitive to replicate itself; to carry out self-replication.ΚΠ 1960 New Biol. 31 19 If a molecule self-replicates without intermediates, then that molecule must be handed on. 1998 L. Simon Psychol., Educ., Gods, & Humanity iv. 58 Biologists believe that all life began as organic matter that had a capacity to self-replicate. 2004 Financial Times 5 Feb. 14/6 On the downside it is suggested that these organic machines, which would be programmed to self-replicate, could turn on their makers and wipe out all life on the planet. < as lemmas |
随便看 |
|
英语词典包含1132095条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。