clone
/kləʊn/ (bre, ipa) · /kləʊn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈklōn/ (ame, mw) · /kloʊn/ (ame, ipa)
clone — 名詞
- clonesingular
- clonesplural
1. A living thing — such as a plant, animal, or cell — that carries exactly the sam
複製生物
基因與原生物完全相同的個體
A living thing — such as a plant, animal, or cell — that carries exactly the same genetic information as another living thing, created by taking a cell from the original instead of through normal reproduction.
The laboratory created a clone of the sheep using cells taken from the original adult.
該實驗室利用成羊的細胞，創造出一隻複製羊。
clone + of + [organism] for exact genetic replica
Scientists confirmed that the clone had DNA identical to the donor mouse.
科學家證實，這隻複製老鼠的DNA與捐贈者完全相同。
A plant clone can be grown from a single leaf cutting without any seeds.
植物複製體可以只靠一片葉子扦插而成，不需要種子。
The research team compared the clone with the original frog to look for health differences.
研究團隊將複製青蛙與原始青蛙進行比較，以檢查健康差異。
文法句型
clone of [organism]
用法筆記
Countable noun. Often used in scientific contexts involving genetics or biotechnology. The original organism is called the 'donor'.
常見錯誤
2. Someone or something whose appearance or behaviour is nearly identical to that o
複製品
與他人或物外觀極像者
Someone or something whose appearance or behaviour is nearly identical to that of another person or object, often in a way that surprises or amuses people.
Everyone says Priya is a clone of her mother because they have the same smile.
大家都說 Priya 是她媽媽的翻版，因為她們的笑容一模一樣。
clone of [person] for strong physical resemblance
The new smartphone is a clone of the leading brand but costs half the price.
這款新智慧型手機基本上就是知名品牌的翻版，但價格只要一半。
Tomás discovered his cheap vase was a clone of an ancient museum piece.
Tomás 發現他買的廉價花瓶，竟是一件古董藏品的仿製品。
At the party, Diego spotted a clone of his favourite actor standing by the window.
派對上，Diego 看到一個長得跟他最喜歡的演員一模一樣的人站在窗邊。
- copy
neutral, less vivid than clone
- lookalike
only used for people, not objects
- spitting image
stronger emphasis on visual resemblance; informal
- replica
formal; mainly used for objects, not people
- original
the genuine person or thing being copied
文法句型
clone of [person/thing]
用法筆記
Common in informal conversation. Often followed by 'of' + a specific person, brand, or object name. Can be used humorously or to express mild disapproval about lack of originality.
常見錯誤
3. A computer, device, or piece of software that is designed to work in the same wa
相容機
仿知名品牌設計的廉價電腦
A computer, device, or piece of software that is designed to work in the same way as a more famous or expensive original, often by imitating its design or features.
The store sells a cheap clone of the popular tablet at half the price.
這家店賣的平價平板相容機，價格不到原版的一半。
clone of [product] for compatible alternative
Ravi chose a clone of the expensive laptop with the same ports and speed.
Ravi 選擇了那款昂貴筆電的相容機，擁有同樣的連接埠和效能。
Many hardware clones from Asian manufacturers work just as reliably as the originals.
許多亞洲廠商生產的硬體相容機，運作穩定性不輸原版。
The company released a clone of the gaming console that plays all the same games.
該公司推出了一款相容遊戲主機，可以執行所有相同的遊戲。
- imitation
broader meaning; suggests lower quality more strongly
- knockoff
informal; implies an illegal or unauthorised copy
- compatible
adjective, not a noun; describes function rather than origin
文法句型
clone of [product]
用法筆記
Countable. Originally used in the 1980s for 'IBM-compatible' PCs, now extends to any imitation hardware, software, or device. Typically implies a cheaper alternative that sacrifices some build quality or support.
clone — 動詞
- clonepresent simple I / you / we / they
- clones3rd person singular
- cloning-ing form
- clonedpast simple
1. To produce an exact genetic copy of a living thing by scientific methods, usuall
複製
製造基因完全相同的生物
To produce an exact genetic copy of a living thing by scientific methods, usually by transferring the nucleus of a cell from the original organism into an egg cell.
The research team hopes to clone an endangered frog before the species disappears.
研究團隊希望在這種瀕危青蛙滅絕之前，成功複製出一隻。
clone + [animal] in conservation context
Scientists successfully cloned a dog for the first time using skin cells in 2005.
科學家在2005年首次利用皮膚細胞成功複製出一隻狗。
Several countries have passed laws that make it illegal to clone a human being.
多個國家已立法禁止複製人類。
The farmer wants to clone his prize cow so her best qualities can be preserved.
這位農夫想複製他那頭得獎乳牛，以便保留牠的最佳特質。
- reproduce asexually
scientific term; describes the natural process cloning mimics
- copy
too general for biological contexts
文法句型
clone + [organism]
用法筆記
Transitive verb; always takes a direct object (the organism being cloned). Frequently appears in passive voice (e.g., 'was cloned'). The ethical debate around human cloning dominates non-scientific usage.
常見錯誤
2. To make an exact copy of something digital, such as a computer file, hard drive,
拷貝
製作完全相同的副本
To make an exact copy of something digital, such as a computer file, hard drive, piece of software, or design, so that the copy works or looks exactly like the original.
The designer cloned the image and changed the colours on the new version.
設計師拷貝了這張圖片，並在新版本中修改了顏色。
clone + [digital file] for exact reproduction
Hana cloned the virtual machine so each student could run their own tests.
Hana 拷貝了虛擬機器，讓每位學生都能在自己的環境中測試。
The installation tool lets you clone your old hard drive onto a new computer.
這套安裝工具可以讓你將舊硬碟的內容完整拷貝到新電腦上。
Leila cloned the template repository and added her own files to the project.
Leila 拷貝了範本儲存庫，然後在專案中加入了自己的檔案。
文法句型
clone + [digital object/file/design]
用法筆記
Transitive verb. Most common in computing contexts: cloning a hard drive, a virtual machine, a software repository, or a digital image. The result is functionally identical to the original. Less commonly used for physical objects (e.g., cloning a key).