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Meaning
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Noun
Metamorphosis is a process of physical transformation and development in the life cycle of an organism.
vi Vòng đời của loài bướm trải qua quá trình biến thái hoàn toàn.
en The life cycle of butterflies undergoes a complete metamorphosis.
Verb
To metamorphose is to undergo a physical change in form or structure during a stage of development.
vi Con sâu bướm sẽ biến thái để trở thành một chú bướm xinh đẹp.
en The caterpillar will metamorphose to become a beautiful butterfly.
Adjective
This adjective describes a person whose sexual behavior or thoughts are considered perverted or socially deviant.
vi Anh ta bị mọi người xa lánh vì những hành vi biến thái.
en He is shunned by everyone because of his sexually perverted behavior.