taxonomic
/ˌtæksəˈnɒmɪk/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌtæksəˈnɑːmɪk/ (ame, ipa) · /tak-ˈsä-nə-mē How to pronounce taxonomy (audio)/ (ame, mw)
taxonomic — 形容詞
- taxonomicpositive
- more taxonomiccomparative
- most taxonomicsuperlative
1. relating to the scientific system that names and arranges living things into gro
分類學的
與生物分類系統有關的
relating to the scientific system that names and arranges living things into groups according to their shared features
The research team updated the taxonomic classification of South American butterflies after new genetic data.
該研究團隊根據新的基因資料，修訂了南美洲蝴蝶的分類學分類。
taxonomic classification of [living group]
Erik used a simple taxonomic key to identify the trees growing behind the school.
Erik 用一個簡單的分類學檢索表，來辨認學校後方的樹木。
taxonomic key to identify [group]
Modern taxonomic methods combine physical observation with DNA analysis in the laboratory.
現代的分類學方法結合了型態觀察與實驗室的 DNA 分析。
Sofia reorganized the university insect collection in strict taxonomic order for her biology thesis project.
Sofia 為了她的生物學論文，按照嚴謹的分類學順序重新整理了大學的昆蟲收藏。
Tendai studies the taxonomic relationships among freshwater fish species in Lake Malawi.
Tendai 研究馬拉威湖淡水魚類之間的分類學關係。
- classificatory
more general; can apply to any field, not just biology
- systematic
broader meaning of following a method; less specific to biological grouping
- hierarchical
focuses on the ranked levels within a system, not the naming aspect
文法句型
taxonomic + noun
用法筆記
Almost always used before a noun such as 'classification', 'group', 'key', 'rank', or 'system'. Common in academic biology writing.
常見錯誤
taxonomic — 名詞
1. the branch of science that studies the general principles and methods used to na
分類學
科學分類的理論與方法
the branch of science that studies the general principles and methods used to name and arrange living things into ordered groups
Professor Amani's introductory taxonomy course taught students how to name newly-discovered beetle species.
Amani 教授的分類學入門課程教導學生如何為新發現的甲蟲物種命名。
course on taxonomy
Carl Linnaeus created the modern system of taxonomy that biologists still rely on today.
Carl Linnaeus 建立了現代的分類學體系，生物學家至今仍在使用。
system of taxonomy
Mei-Lin studied the principles of taxonomy during her first year of biology at university.
Mei-Lin 在大學生物系一年級時學習了分類學的基本原則。
Meera found the principles of taxonomy surprisingly useful when organizing her plant collection.
Meera 在整理自己的植物收藏時，發現分類學原則出乎意料地實用。
Advances in genetics have changed the way researchers approach taxonomy and species identification.
遺傳學的進步改變了研究人員處理分類學與物種鑑定的方式。
- systematics
a related but broader field that includes the study of evolutionary relationships
- classification
less formal and less specific; can refer to any grouping system
- nomenclature
narrower focus on the naming rules rather than grouping principles
文法句型
the study / principles / field of taxonomy
用法筆記
Refers to the academic discipline or its underlying theory, rather than the specific classification of any one group of organisms. Compare with sense 2, which is about the practical arrangement of particular organisms.
常見錯誤
2. the orderly grouping of living organisms into ranked categories that follow thei
生物分類
動植物的系統化歸類
the orderly grouping of living organisms into ranked categories that follow their natural evolutionary relationships
The taxonomy of tropical rainforest insects is extremely complex because so many species remain unknown.
熱帶雨林昆蟲的生物分類極為複雜，因為仍有大量物種未被發現。
taxonomy of [group]
Botanists continue to debate the correct taxonomy of Hawaiian flowering plants.
植物學家持續爭論夏威夷開花植物的正確生物分類方式。
debate the taxonomy of [group]
Yara learned the taxonomy of North American birds by studying their feathers and songs.
Yara 透過研究鳥類的羽毛與叫聲，學習了北美鳥類的生物分類。
The taxonomy of deep-sea organisms is revised each year as scientists examine newly collected specimens.
深海生物的分類每年都在修訂，因為科學家不斷檢查新採集的樣本。
Trang compared the taxonomy of freshwater snails in Vietnam with those in neighboring countries.
Trang 比較了越南淡水螺類與鄰近國家淡水螺類的生物分類。
- classification system
more general; less technical than 'taxonomy'
- identification
focuses on recognizing individual species rather than grouping them
- organization
informal; lacks the scientific rigour of 'taxonomy'
文法句型
taxonomy of [group]
用法筆記
Unlike sense 1, this sense refers to the concrete arrangement of a particular set of organisms. Typically followed by 'of' + a group name. Distinguish from sense 1, the academic field.