vestigial
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“vestigial”的英语定义和含义

vestigial
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退化的, 残留的

(of body parts) not as developed as it used to be in earlier relatives 
语法信息
形态构成
复合词
性质形容词
最高级
most vestigial
比较级
more vestigial
可分级
例子
Whales have tiny vestigial hind legs buried deep in their bodies, remnants of when their ancient ancestors lived on land. 

鲸鱼体内深处埋有微小的退化后腿,这是它们远古祖先生活在陆地上时的遗迹。

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