| 单词 | embryonic |
| 释义 | embryonic (once / 2727 pages) adj If something is described as embryonic, it's just starting to develop or come together. An "embryo" is a person or animal that is still growing in the womb or egg, and embryonic means "like an embryo." The idea for Facebook was still embryonic when its creators agreed to be partners. At that early stage, none of them could have imagined what an enormous company it would become. Scientists working on embryonic stem-cell research are working on stem cells from embryos, which have special properties not found in any other cells. Our relationship was still embryonic when you suggested we move in together, but for me, the first date is way too early to think about such things. WORD FAMILYembryonic: embryology, embryonically+/embryo: embryonal, embryonic, embryos, embryotic/embryologic: embryologically/embryologist: embryologists/embryology: embryologic, embryologist USAGE EXAMPLESThe four genes encode Yamanaka factors, which are essential for embryonic development, but usually cause tumours when expressed long-term in animals. Nature(Dec 20, 2016) It is unclear how much contact there is between the embryonic policy teams in New York and the landing teams in Washington, however. The Guardian(Dec 18, 2016) The four genes are so powerful that they will reprogram even the genome of skin or intestinal cells back to the embryonic state. New York Times(Dec 15, 2016) 1adj of an organism prior to birth or hatching in the embryonic stage Syn embryologic, embryonal immature not yet mature 2adj in an early stage of development the embryonic government staffed by survivors of the massacre an embryonic nation, not yet self-governing Syn embryotic early being or occurring at an early stage of development |
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