1、evolution

进化

the evolution of plants and animals.

动植物的进化

the theory of evolution by natural selection.

自然选择的进化论

演变;演化;演进;发展

a crucial period in the evolution of modern physics.

现代物理学演化过程中的重要时期

an accurate account of his country's evolution.

对他的国家演进的准确描述

2、ancient

远古的；古代的

They believed ancient Greece and Rome were vital sources of learning.

他们认为古代希腊罗马是知识的重要发源地。

古老的；年代久远的

ancient Jewish tradition.

古老的犹太传统

ancient fishing rights.

由来已久的捕鱼权

3、dominant

占支配（或统治）地位的;占优势的;显著的

a change which would maintain his party's dominant position in Scotland.

将使他的政党在苏格兰继续占据支配地位的变化

She was a dominant figure in the French film industry.

她在法国电影界是个举足轻重的人物。

(基因)显性的，优势的

Because it is carried by a dominant gene, an affected individual can expect about half of his or her children to inherit the illness.

因为它是由显性基因携带，所以感染者的孩子会有约50％的可能性遗传该疾病。