| 单词 | grow |
| 释义 | grow (groʊ ) Word forms: grows , growing , grew , grown 1. verb A2 When people, animals, and plants grow, they increase in size and change physically over a period of time. We stop growing at maturity. [VERB] 2. verb A2 If a plant or tree grows in a particular place, it is alive there. The station had roses growing at each end of the platform. [VERB] Synonyms: spring up, shoot up, develop, flourish 3. verb A2 If you grow a particular type of plant, you put seeds or young plants in the ground and look after them as they develop. I always grow a few red onions. [VERB noun] Lettuce was grown by the Ancient Romans. [VERB noun] Synonyms: cultivate, produce, raise, farm 4. verb A2 When someone's hair grows, it gradually becomes longer. Your nails also grow. Then the hair began to grow again and I felt terrific. [VERB] 5. verb B1+ If someone grows their hair, or grows a beard or moustache, they stop cutting their hair or shaving so that their hair becomes longer. You can also grow your nails. I'd better start growing my hair. [VERB noun] 6. verb If someone grows mentally, they change and develop in character or attitude. They began to grow as persons. [VERB] 7. link verb You use grow to say that someone or something gradually changes until they have a new quality, feeling, or attitude. I grew a little afraid of the guy next door. [VERB adjective] He's growing old. [VERB adjective] He grew to love his work. [VERB to-infinitive] Synonyms: become, get, turn, come to be 8. verb B1 If an amount, feeling, or problem grows, it becomes greater or more intense. Fears were growing last night for four skaters trapped under the wreckage of an ice rink. [VERB] Opposition grew and the government agreed to negotiate. [VERB] ...a growing number of children living in poverty. [VERB-ing] 9. verb If one thing grows into another, it develops or changes until it becomes that thing. The boys grew into men. [VERB + into] This political row threatens to grow into a full blown crisis. [VERB + into] 10. verb If something such as an idea or a plan grows out of something else, it develops from it. The idea for this book grew out of conversations with Philippa Brewster. [V + out of] Synonyms: originate, spring, arise, stem 11. verb B2 If the economy or a business grows, it increases in wealth, size, or importance. [business] The economy continues to grow. [VERB] ...a fast growing business. [VERB-ing] Synonyms: improve, advance, progress, succeed 12. verb B2 If someone grows a business, they take actions that will cause it to increase in wealth, size, or importance. [business] To grow the business, he needs to develop management expertise and innovation across his team. [VERB noun] 13. verb If a crystal grows, or if a scientist grows it, it forms from a solution. ...crystals that grow in cavities in the rock. [VERB] We tried to grow some copper sulphate crystals with our children. [VERB noun] 14. See also grown Phrasal verbs: grow apart phrasal verb If people who have a close relationship grow apart, they gradually start to have different interests and opinions from each other, and their relationship starts to fail. He and his wife grew apart. [VERB PARTICLE] It sounds as if you have grown apart from Tom. [VERB PARTICLE + from] grow away from phrasal verb If you grow away from someone, you gradually have fewer interests and opinions in common with them. He's never grown away from the people amongst whom he was brought up. [VERB PARTICLE PARTICLE noun] grow into phrasal verb When a child grows into an item of clothing, they become taller or bigger so that it fits them properly. It's a bit big, but she'll soon grow into it. [VERB PARTICLE noun] grow on phrasal verb If someone or something grows on you, you start to like them more and more. Slowly and strangely, the place began to grow on me. [VERB PARTICLE noun] grow out ergative phrasal verb If you grow out a hairstyle or let it grow out, you let your hair grow so that the style changes or so that you can cut off the part that you do not want. I also let my hair go darker and grew out my fringe. [VERB PARTICLE noun (not pronoun)] The red rinse had grown out completely. [VERB PARTICLE] grow out of 1. phrasal verb If you grow out of a type of behaviour or an interest, you stop behaving in that way or having that interest, as you develop or change. Most children who stammer grow out of it. [VERB PARTICLE PARTICLE noun] 2. phrasal verb When a child grows out of an item of clothing, they become so tall or big that it no longer fits them properly. You've grown out of your shoes again. [VERB PARTICLE PARTICLE noun] grow up 1. phrasal verb A2 When someone grows up, they gradually change from being a child into being an adult. She grew up in Tokyo. [VERB PARTICLE] 2. See also grown-up 3. phrasal verb [usually imper] If you tell someone to grow up, you are telling them to stop behaving in a silly or childish way. [informal, disapproval] It's time you grew up. [VERB PARTICLE] 4. phrasal verb If something grows up, it starts to exist and then becomes larger or more important. A variety of heavy industries grew up alongside the port. [VERB PARTICLE] Idioms: like watching grass grow extremely boring Some people say that watching a cricket match is like watching grass grow. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers great oaks from little acorns grow or mighty oaks from little acorns grow said to mean that something large and successful began in a small and insignificant way Henry Ford did not start his operations by opening hundreds of factories in his first year. Remember, mighty oaks from tiny acorns grow. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers something or someone does not grow on trees [mainly British] said to mean that something or someone is very rare and difficult to obtain Mitchell will not be replaced in a hurry: managers with his expertise do not grow on trees. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: grow a moustache Police officers, who gave up their distinctive cylindrical képi hats more than 40 years ago, have always been allowed to grow a moustache. Times, Sunday Times He swigged a diet drink and his attempt to grow a moustache was not too convincing. Times, Sunday Times Occasionally he will compromise and grow a moustache and keep the rest of his face free from hair. The Times Literary Supplement I certainly wouldn't grow a moustache and ask my barber to give me a neat side parting to match. The Sun She encouraged him to grow a moustache and also to give up smoking. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Greenhouses, indoor farms, they can help grow locally, but they’re still very labor-intensive processes. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Import seeds from afar, then grow locally. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Its cold climate meant that tropical staple crops needed careful cultivation to survive, and some were impossible to grow locally. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Due in part to the area's large petroleum sources, the company was able to grow locally. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Food no longer had to be grown locally. Times, Sunday Times Sensing the danger of a return to ill-advised property speculation, calls are growing louder for the property investment industry to be regulated, like financial services. Times, Sunday Times (2010) During his final years the applause grew louder and the perception of him changed. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Meer whispered at first, but slowly and steadily his voice grew louder, till it rumbled in bardic imprecation. A TIME OF WAR (2001) Her confession screams through my head, growing louder, more shrill, more callously mocking each time. LOVE YOU MADLY (2002) The weir was very close now and the downrush growing louder all the time. GRACE All are swept into the mighty curve, which itself seems to grow organically out of the landscape. Times, Sunday Times The dialogue needs to unclench and the story needs to be given time to grow organically as the characters, one prays, deepen. Times, Sunday Times He argued that to grow organically, mining companies needed big projects which were high risk and costly. ST It has to grow organically, nurtured from first minute to last, and from the goalkeeper all the way through to the striker. Times, Sunday Times Whilst we will be investing in the club, we also want to see the club grow organically. The Sun They should be reducing all the foreign aid dished out and thousands of acres 'set aside' by farmers should be used to grow produce. The Sun We try to grow produce that freezes well, such as raspberries and broad beans, so we can enjoy them in the winter. Times, Sunday Times The report also advocates city farms that use roofs and walls to grow produce for local markets. Times, Sunday Times In an ideal world we would all eat plentiful, fresh, locally grown produce. Times, Sunday Times She grows produce and raises livestock on her wonderful smallholding, and it all goes on to the menu. Times, Sunday Times A small cash prize can grow quickly and help home plans. The Sun (2017) But the new capacity will take some time to come on stream, and until then demand will grow quickly. Times, Sunday Times (2007) The amount owed can grow quickly and swallow up an inheritance. Times, Sunday Times (2008) This year the ozone hole appeared quite late but it has grown rapidly in recent weeks, and is already larger than last year's. Times, Sunday Times (2008) The antiwar movement grew rapidly. Property and Prophets: The Evolution of Economic Institutions and Ideologies (1995) The company grew rapidly through a series of takeovers of provincial chains, expanding into laser eye surgery, dentistry and cosmetic surgery along the way. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Cosmetic dentistry is growing rapidly in the UK. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Knowledge of this issue has grown rapidly and remains central to the success of leukaemia treatment. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Then they should do something creative like cooking or growing seeds in pots before everyone breaks for lunch. Times,Sunday Times Home-based scientific experiments with magnets, growing seeds and working out the wind direction are explained, with plenty of pictures. Times, Sunday Times For this reason, it's best if you use locally grown seed. Times, Sunday Times We used to call them her 'growing seeds'. Times, Sunday Times It has the full range, from organically grown seed to biological pest control. Times, Sunday Times It is thought profits and sales have grown significantly since then. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Labour costs in particular have grown significantly in recent years. Times, Sunday Times (2007) We've seen this trend grow significantly. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Heathers, a few heath grasses and herbs grow slowly. Times, Sunday Times (2018) You need to grow slowly but nobody wants to do anything slowly now. Times, Sunday Times (2017) But those clubs that have survived the cull are growing slowly. Times, Sunday Times (2012) The company grew steadily, opening three more stores in the City before venturing further afield. Times, Sunday Times (2015) The literature on this subject in the medical journals has been growing steadily, but in the last two or three years it has suddenly erupted. The Antioxidant Health Plan (1994) And it is expected to grow steadily over the next couple of years, comfortably outpacing the likes of Germany. Times, Sunday Times (2012) But, with blanket publicity guaranteed, the number of those purporting to represent the men has grown steadily. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Training, using support clips or twine will keep the main stem growing strongly. The Sun (2014) There are now a large number of strongly growing 30-year old trees. Times,Sunday Times (2019) It's pretty difficult in that environment to see exports growing very strongly. The Sun (2014) It was expecting tax receipts to grow substantially. Times, Sunday Times The number of ultra-high net worth individuals will grow substantially over the next 10-15 years. Times, Sunday Times The body will be given the right to set further rules, meaning that its powers could grow substantially over time. Times, Sunday Times The stock will initially grow substantially. Times, Sunday Times By 1970 the firm had changed its name 11 times, and was beginning to grow substantially. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Any ordinary person can grow tremendously through this type of material. Christianity Today From the late 19th century to the early 20th century, the area began to grow tremendously as mining operations of all types flourished. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 And not only have the numbers grown, but the role has grown tremendously. Christianity Today We have grown tremendously in two years. Times, Sunday Times The amount smoked has 'grown tremendously' in the past 20 years. The Sun They grow wheat, barley, rapeseed, beans, linseed and peas. The Sun (2016) The ground was not suitable for growing wheat on but barley was another matter. Times, Sunday Times (2009) This has reduced the amount of land given to growing wheat, maize and soya and has also contributed to higher prices. The Sun (2008) The drug barons guarantee opium prices, taking away uncertainty involved in growing wheat. The Sun (2009) My hair is growing back the same dark brown colour it was before. Coping With Sudden Hair Loss (1988) There are five different kits that will help hair grow stronger and thicker. The Sun (2014) Here he let his hair grow longer and his clothes grow scruffy. Hemingway in Paris - Parisian walks for the literary traveller (1989) It is virtually impossible to get at the new hair growing underneath. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Once the plant is growing away, you would think it was just any other normal tomato plant. Times, Sunday Times (2013) A fabulous biennial plant growing up to 4m high. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Get plant supports into position soon to shore them up and you will hardly notice them within days, as your plants grow through them. The Sun (2009) As his popularity grows, the television personality expands. Times, Sunday Times Now, as their popularity grows, e-cigarettes are picking up powerful friends in high — and unlikely — places. Times, Sunday Times His popularity grows in his absence. Times, Sunday Times However, as the band's popularity grows, it doesn't take long before they begin to wonder why they aren't receiving any money for their labors. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 As the town's tourist popularity grows, more festivals and get-togethers are being added to the town's busy schedule of events. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 As the population grows, so will the problem. Times, Sunday Times As the ageing population grows, these conversations are more important than ever. Times, Sunday Times Yet as the population grows and people embrace air travel as a right, the risks of another such zoonotic outbreak are increasing daily. Times, Sunday Times As the population grows and more people live alone, housing provision has failed to keep pace. Times,Sunday Times And things will get more difficult as the world's population grows. The Sun Translations: Chinese: 生长, 生长 Japanese: 育てる, 成長する |
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