symbiosis

noun

UK/ˌsɪm.baɪˈəʊ.sɪs/
US/ˌsɪm.baɪˈoʊ.sɪs/

Definitions of symbiosis noun

  1. Uncountable(不可数名词)biology(生物学)specialized(专业)

    A relationship between two different organisms where each provides the conditions necessary for the other's survival.

    (动植物间的)共生

    • The health of coral reefs largely depends on the symbiotic relationship between coral polyps and algae.

      珊瑚礁的健康很大程度上取决于珊瑚虫和藻类之间的共生关系。

    • There is a mutually beneficial symbiosis between the nitrogen-fixing bacteria in the roots of legumes and the plants themselves.

      豆科植物根部的固氮细菌与植物本身之间存在着互利的共生关系。

    • Lichens are a classic example of symbiosis between fungi and algae.

      地衣是真菌和藻类之间共生的经典例子。

  2. Uncountable(不可数名词)

    A relationship of mutual interdependence between people or organizations where each relies equally on the other.

    互助共生;相互依存

    • There is a symbiosis between the two companies; they depend on each other for success.

      这两家公司之间存在着共生关系;它们彼此依赖以取得成功。

    • In a healthy economy, there is a symbiosis between businesses and consumers.

      在一个健康的经济中,企业和消费者之间存在着共生关系。

    • A symbiotic relationship should be built between charities and the community, supporting each other to achieve shared goals.

      慈善机构和社区之间应建立一种共生关系,相互支持以实现共同的目标。