biologically
biologically — 副詞
1. in a manner concerning how living organisms function, grow, and interact with th
生物學上
就生物學而言
in a manner concerning how living organisms function, grow, and interact with their surroundings and each other
The coral reef is biologically one of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet.
這片珊瑚礁在生物學上是地球上最多樣化的生態系統之一。
collocation: biologically diverse
Imran's research examines how these two species are biologically distinct despite looking alike.
Imran 的研究探討了這兩個物種為何外觀相似，在生物學上卻截然不同。
Cactus and jade plant look alike, but DNA tests show they are not biologically related.
雖然仙人掌和翡翠木長得很像，但 DNA 檢測顯示牠們在生物學上並無關聯。
The new cancer treatment reprograms immune cells to attack tumors at a biologically active level.
這種新的癌症療法重新編程免疫細胞，從生物學層面攻擊腫瘤。
- physiologically
more specific to body functions and processes rather than living systems in general
- organically
focuses on living systems as a whole, often excluding cellular or molecular processes
2. through natural genetic inheritance from one's parents, rather than by legal or
血緣上
基於血緣關係地
through natural genetic inheritance from one's parents, rather than by legal or social recognition
Nora is their biologically eldest child, though they adopted two more later.
Nora 是他們在血緣上最大的孩子，不過後來他們又領養了兩個。
DNA from a paternity test proved the man is not biologically the child's father.
親子鑑定的 DNA 證實那名男子在血緣上並非孩子的父親。
collocation: biologically related
Tomás is biologically male, but he identifies as non-binary and uses they/them pronouns.
Tomás 在生理上是男性，但他認同為非二元性別，並使用 they/them 代名詞。
A DNA test showed that the two women are biologically half-sisters.
DNA 檢測顯示這兩名女性在血緣上是同父異母的姊妹。
- genetically
more technical and precise; focuses on DNA and genes rather than general inheritance
- naturally
broader meaning; can refer to many things beyond genetic relationship
- legally
contrasts a relationship recognized by law with one based on genetic ties
- by marriage
specifically contrasts blood relations with in-law relationships
用法筆記
Frequently appears with "related" or "connected" when describing genetic ties between people.
biologically — 形容詞
- biologicallypositive
- more biologicallycomparative
- most biologicallysuperlative
1. relating to the scientific study of living things, including their structure, gr
生物的
與生物學或生命有關的
relating to the scientific study of living things, including their structure, growth, and interactions
The biology students spent the afternoon collecting samples for their biological experiment.
生物學學生花了一整個下午採集標本，準備進行他們的生物實驗。
Ayana borrowed biological textbooks from the library to study cell division for her exam.
Ayana 從圖書館借了生物學教科書，準備考試的細胞分裂單元。
collocation: biological textbooks
The natural history museum displays thousands of biological specimens from Asia and Africa.
這間自然史博物館展示了數千件來自亞洲和非洲的生物標本。
Climate change is causing serious damage to many biological systems around the world.
氣候變遷正對全球許多生物系統造成嚴重破壞。
On the biology exam, students answered a question about how fish use gills to breathe.
在生物考試中，學生回答了一個關於魚如何用鰓呼吸的問題。
常見錯誤
2. created through or involving biological methods used in industry, farming, or me
生技的
透過生物技術生產的
created through or involving biological methods used in industry, farming, or medicine, such as those that use living cells or organisms
The farmers switched to a biological pesticide made from natural plant extracts.
農夫改用以天然植物萃取物製成的生物農藥。
collocation: biological pesticide
Ziad's company develops biological treatments that use enzymes instead of harsh chemicals.
Ziad 的公司開發利用酵素取代刺激性化學物質的生物處理技術。
This biological laundry detergent uses enzymes to break down grass stains without using harsh chemicals.
這種生物洗衣粉利用酵素分解草漬，無需使用刺激性化學物質。
Scientists are testing a new biological method to clean oil spills from ocean water.
科學家正在測試一種新的生物方法，用來清除海洋中的漏油污染。
用法筆記
Common in product labels and environmental contexts. Contrasts with "chemical" to indicate natural or organism-based production.
常見錯誤
3. linked by blood or shared genetic material, rather than through legal ties such
親生的
有血緣關係而非收養的
linked by blood or shared genetic material, rather than through legal ties such as adoption, marriage, or step-family arrangements
Eliska never knew her biological father, who left when she was a baby.
Eliska 從不認識她的親生父親，他在她還是嬰兒時就離開了。
collocation: biological father
Anong was raised by grandparents she considers her real parents, not her biological ones.
Anong 由祖父母撫養長大，她把他們當作真正的父母，而非親生父母。
The adopted child may access information about her biological parents when she turns eighteen.
被收養的孩子年滿十八歲後可以查閱親生父母的相關資料。
Mateo has a close bond with his stepfather, though they share no biological connection.
Mateo 和繼父感情非常深厚，儘管兩人沒有血緣關係。
Under Japanese family law, the biological tie between mother and child determines custody.
根據日本家庭法，母親與孩子之間的血緣關係決定了監護權。
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1: here the word describes family relationships rather than the scientific field. Typically used with family role nouns like mother, father, parent, sibling, child.