anamorphosis

名词 anamorphosis:

1. the evolution of one type of organism from another by a long series of gradual changes
   同义词：anamorphism
2. a distorted projection or perspective; especially an image distorted in such a way that it becomes visible only when viewed in a special manner
   同义词：anamorphism

an.a.mor.pho.sis

n.（名词）
【复数】 an.a.mor.pho.ses[-sôz.]

An image that appears distorted unless it is viewed from a special angle or with a special instrument.
失真图象，变形影象：除非从特别角度或用特殊仪器观察，否则所呈现的图象一般是扭曲的
The production of such an image.
失真图象产生
Evolutionary increase in complexity of form and function.
渐变：演变过程中形状和功能的复杂程度逐渐增加

来源：
New Latin
现代拉丁语
from Late Greek anamorphoun [to transform]
源自 后期希腊语 anamorphoun [变形]
Greek ana- [ana-]
希腊语 ana- [前缀，表示.再.]
Greek morphô [shape]
希腊语 morphô [形状]