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the steady growth of something so that it becomes more advanced, stronger, etc. 发展;发育;成长;壮大 a baby’s development in the womb 胎儿在子宫内的发育 This is a perfectly normal stage of development. 这是一个十分正常的发展阶段。 the development of basic skills such as literacy and numeracy 诸如识字与识数等基本技能的发展 The company can offer a number of opportunities for career development. 该公司能提供一些职业发展的机会。
Extra ExamplesTopics Change, cause and effectb1A UN team is monitoring the development of the peace process. 一个联合国小组正在监督和平进程的推进。 A group of experts has been brought together to support the development of the project. 一批专家已被调来支援此项目的开发。 Cell divisions during development occur in a fixed sequence. 发育期间的细胞分裂以固定顺序进行。 Education stimulates the development of rational thinking. 教育促进理性思维的发展。 Environmental factors can accelerate the development of certain cancers. 环境因素可能会加快某些癌症的发展。 He influenced the development of modern dance. 他对现代舞的发展有很大影响。 In the opening chapter, the author traces the development of judo from its ancient roots. 在开头的一章里,作者追溯了柔道从古代起的发展过程。 School should encourage the full development of a student's talents. 学校应该鼓励学生全面发展自己的才能。 There is tremendous opportunity for personal and professional development at our company. 我们公司为个人以及职业发展提供大量机会。 Too much emphasis on memorizing facts can inhibit the development of creative thinking. 过于强调死记硬背会抑制创造性思维的发展。 an important stage in the development of Anglo-Irish relations 英国与爱尔兰关系发展的一个重要阶段
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- full
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economics )经济学 the growth of the economy of a country or region through increased business activity 发展;发育;成长;壮大 Increased tourism will promote job creation and economic development. 旅游业的发展将促进就业和经济发展。 International policies should support, not inhibit, sustainable development. 国际政策应该支持而不是抑制可持续发展。 He described women as the backbone of rural development worldwide. 他将妇女描述为全世界农村发展的支柱。 community development projects 社区发展计划 a development plan/programme 发展计划/方案
Extra Examplespractical strategies for promoting rapid development 促进快速发展的实用策略 The agency supports and promotes sustainable economic development. 这家机构支持并促进经济可持续发展。 Much of the EU's development aid is channelled through the European Development Fund. 欧盟的大部分发展援助是通过欧洲发展基金提供的。
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the process of producing or creating something new or more advanced; a new or advanced product or idea 开发;研制;研制成果 the development of new technology 新技术的发展 Pete is head of product development. 皮特是产品开发主管。 - in development
A more powerful version of this electric bus in currently in development. 目前正在开发一种更强大的电动公交车。 - under development
A new vaccine is under development. 新疫苗正在开发中。 This drug is an exciting new development. 这种药物是一个令人兴奋的新进展。 - development in something
developments in aviation technology 航空技术的开发成果
Extra ExamplesTopics Scientific researchb1The company went deep into debt to finance the development of the engine. 公司为投资引擎开发负债累累。 The invention requires more development work to make it viable. 这项发明还需要进一步的开发才能应用。 new developments in film-making 电影制作方面的新发展 the lengthy development process of a new model of car 开发新车型的漫长过程 the three-year development cycle of their products 他们产品的 3 年开发周期 The government is encouraging the development of small businesses. 政府正在鼓励小企业的发展。 This piece of equipment is an exciting new development. 这台设备是一项振奋人心的最新研究成果。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- exciting
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a new event or stage that is likely to affect what happens in a continuing situation (新的)发展事态,进展情况,发展阶段 Have there been any further developments? 有没有进一步的发展? We welcome the recent positive developments. 我们欢迎最近的积极发展。 - development in something
the latest developments in the war 战争的最新进展情况 There have been some interesting new developments in the case. 这个案子有了一些有趣的新进展。
Extra ExamplesOxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- exciting
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a piece of land with new buildings on it 新建住宅区;新开发区 I live in a brand-new housing development. 我住在一个全新的住宅区。 a mixed residential and business development 住宅和商业的混合发展
Extra ExamplesTopics Buildingsb2The protesters oppose plans to build a commercial development on the site. 抗议者反对在这个地方进行商业开发。 a luxury residential development 一个豪宅区 The building plans are for a mixed-use development. 建筑计划是开发多用途建筑。
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the process of using an area of land, especially to make a profit by building on it, etc. (尤指房地产的)开发 Extra ExamplesTopics Buildingsb2Older houses are being brought back into productive use through residential and commercial development. 通过住宅和商业开发,老房子正被重新用于生产。 The proposed development of the site in Dublin's docklands attracted much publicity. 在都柏林码头区开发该场地的提议引起了广泛关注。