/dʒəˈnetɪk ||; dʒəˈnɛtɪk/adj connected with GENES(= the units in the cells of living things that control what a person or plant is like), or with GENETICS(= the study of genes) 基因的；遗传学的: The disease is caused by a genetic defect. 这种疾病是基因有缺陷所致的。 ➔genetically /-kli ||; -klɪ/ adv