| 单词 | development |
| 释义 | developmentdevelopment /dɪˈvɛləpmənt/ ●●○ W3 noun 1GROWTH [uncountable] the process of becoming bigger, stronger, more advanced, or more severe: He researched the stages of child development. The job is a great opportunity for career development.development of The development of modern religious practices has been gradual.► see thesaurus at progress12ECONOMIC ACTIVITY [uncountable] social studies, economics the process of increasing business, trade, and industrial activity or of improving the social or political situation of the people in a country: The city council has promised economic development in the inner city.3EVENT [countable] a new event that changes a situation: development in Reporters are covering recent developments in Egypt.4NEW PLAN/PRODUCT [uncountable] the process of working on a new product, plan, idea, etc. to make it successful: The company has a group that is responsible for product development.under/in development The director has several projects under development.5IMPROVEMENT [countable] a change that makes a product, plan, idea, etc. better: development in Developments in engine design have lowered fuel consumption.THESAURUSadvance/advancement – a change that brings progress: Advances in technology have led to computers that are smaller and much more powerful.breakthrough – an important new discovery that comes after a lot of hard work and brings progress: Scientists have made an important breakthrough in the treatment of cancer.6BUILDING PROCESS [uncountable] the process of planning and building new houses, streets, etc. on land: Several hundred acres have been sold for development.7HOUSES/OFFICES ETC. [countable] a group of new buildings that have all been planned and built together on the same piece of land: A new housing development is being built on the site.—developmental /dɪˌvɛləpˈmɛntl/ adjective—developmentally adverb |
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