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单词 morphed
释义

morph

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noun

ˈmȯrf How to pronounce morph (audio)
1
a
: allomorph
b
: a distinctive collocation of phones (such as a portmanteau form) that serves as the realization of more than one morpheme in a context (such as the French du for the sequence of de and le)
2
a
: a local population of a species that consists of interbreeding organisms and is distinguishable from other populations by morphology or behavior though capable of interbreeding with them
b
: a phenotypic variant of a species

morph

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verb

morphed; morphing; morphs

transitive verb

: to change the form or character of : transform

intransitive verb

: to undergo transformation
especially : to undergo transformation from an image of one object into that of another especially by means of computer-generated animation

morph

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abbreviation

morphology

morph-

4 of 5

combining form

variants or morpho-
1
: form
morphogenesis
2
: morpheme
morphophonemics

-morph

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noun combining form

: one having (such) a form
isomorph

Example Sentences

Verb The picture of a dog morphed into a picture of a cat. Using the new software, we morphed a picture of a dog into a picture of a cat. a quiet college student who has morphed into a glamorous actress He is trying to morph himself into a different person.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Meatball enthusiast James, 25, brought a giant meatball sub for the Bachelorettes, while physical therapist Justin B., 32, arrived barefoot and bartender Brandan, 23, showed up in a morph suit. Dana Rose Falcone, PEOPLE.com, 11 July 2022 Already, America is watching BA.2—the speedier sister to the viral morph that clobbered the country this winter (now retconned as BA.1)—overtake its sibling and spark outbreaks, especially across the northeast. Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 15 Apr. 2022 The weather conditions were extreme for the rare 'blue morph' Arctic fox. Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2022 But should the current war morph into a longer-term insurgency, the scene for foreign fighters and supporters can change, with some sharpening ideological or political views or favoring extremist narratives. Naureen Chowdhury Fink, CNN, 16 Mar. 2022 Nearly 80 percent of lemon frost geckos—a type of genetic morph bred for their sunny color—will develop this skin cancer that arises from pigment-producing cells called iridophores. Rachael Lallensack, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Dec. 2021 There have been some truly memorable fashion moments this year; from Amanda Gorman’s Prada headband to Kim Kardashian’s haute Balenciaga morph suit. Alice Newbold, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2021 As the years went by, Melfo saw the landscape morph. Jonathan Moens, Wired, 27 Nov. 2021 Collins sported a green morph suit and a watermelon tunic. Timothy Fanning, San Antonio Express-News, 17 Sep. 2021
Verb
In the film, an 11-year-old girl reaches puberty when her body begins to morph at an alarming and horrifying rate. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Sep. 2022 By tapping a button on a remote control, a user can morph the LG OLED Flex (model LX3) from a flat panel to a screen with an up to 900R curvature. Michael Kan, PCMAG, 31 Aug. 2022 Unfortunately, especially at non-senior levels, the honeymoon can morph into a new-job hangover – marked by doubts and disenchantment – often in about six months. Shellye Archambeau, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022 The beloved old drawbridge is 100 years old now, long enough for the shape of automobiles that pass over it to morph from Henry Ford’s Model T to 1960s-era Mustangs to shiny modern-day Honda Accords and Ford Escapes. Thomas Farragher, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Aug. 2022 But unlike other protein stains, blood stains change over time, as oxidation of hemoglobins begins to happen when blood exits the body, causing blood stains to morph from bright red to dark brown. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2022 But once that softening dynamic is put in motion, accidents can happen; what starts as a mild softening can easily morph into a more serious downturn. CNN, 27 July 2022 According to the New York Times, there are some concerns within Washington that China’s military drills around Taiwan could slowly morph into a longer term blockade of the island that could last several weeks or even months. Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 4 Aug. 2022 Covid restrictions ease, expect to see more malls morph into family entertainment destinations where shopping may not even be what draws shoppers in. Parija Kavilanz, CNN, 27 Feb. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

back-formation from morpheme

Verb

short for metamorphose

Combining form

German, from Greek, from morphē

Noun combining form

International Scientific Vocabulary, from -morphous

First Known Use

Noun

1947, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1982, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Medical Definition

morph

abbreviation

1
morphological
2
morphology

morphed

verb

past tense of morph
as in transformed
to take on a different shape, appearance, or state When it emerged from its chrysalis, the caterpillar had morphed into a striking butterfly.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • transformed
  • mutated
  • metamorphosed
  • transmuted
  • changed
  • transposed
  • transfigured
  • fluctuated
  • shifted
  • improved
  • transubstantiated
  • snapped
  • varied
  • deteriorated
  • worsened
  • bettered
  • turned around
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