Definition
仿生 is a verb-object compound meaning 'to imitate life' — specifically, mimicking the forms, structures, or functions of living organisms in design and technology. This is the core concept behind the field of bionics. You can use it as a verb (e.g., 仿生动物 'mimic animals') or as a modifier (e.g., 仿生技术 'bionic technology').
v.o.
to imitate or mimic biological formsstructuresor functions (in design, technology, or innovation)
Examples
- 仿生。Hěnduō jīqìrén gōngsī fǎng shēng dòngwù lái shèjì xīn chǎnpǐn.Many robotics companies imitate animals to design new products.
- 仿生。Zhè zhǒng xīn cáiliào fǎng shēng héyè de biǎomiàn tèxìng.This new material mimics the surface properties of lotus leaves.
- 仿生。fǎng shēng jìshù kěyǐ bāngzhù wǒmen jiějué hěnduō gōngchéng nántí.Bionic technology can help us solve many engineering problems.
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