DEVELOP1 to change over a period of time and become bigger, stronger etc2 in the process of developing3 a process or period during which someone or something develops4 to develop a new plan, idea, method5 to help something to developRELATED WORDSsee alsoCHANGE/NOT CHANGEGROWPROGRESS/MAKE PROGRESSINCREASEADVANCED1 to change over a period of time and become bigger, stronger etc 经过一段时间变得更大、更强等develop /dɪˈveləp/ [intransitive verb] In some patients, the disease develops very slowly. 这种疾病在一些病人身上发展得很慢。 The interesting part of the movie is how the two women's relationship develops. 影片中的有趣之处是这两个女人之间的关系是怎样发展的。 The Internet has developed at a remarkable rate. 互联网的发展速度很惊人。develop from/into She developed from a shy child into an international star. 她由一位腼腆的小孩成长为一位国际明星。evolve /ɪˈvɒlvǁɪˈvɑːlv/ [intransitive verb]to develop and change gradually over a long period of time 进化，演化；逐步形成 The city's importance as a financial centre has evolved slowly. 该市逐渐发展成为一个重要的金融中心。evolve from Many scientists now believe that birds evolved from dinosaurs. 现在有许多科学家相信鸟类是由恐龙进化而来的。evolve into Brooks's original idea has now evolved into an official NASA program. 布鲁克斯最初的设想现已发展为美国国家航空航天局的官方计划。2 in the process of developing 在发展过程中的developing /dɪˈveləpɪŋ/ [adjective only before noun] Good nutrition is very important to a developing child. 良好的营养对正在发育的儿童是很重要的。 These drugs are effective in the developing stages of the disease. 在病情的发展阶段使用这些药物很有效。embryonic /ˌembriˈɒnɪk◂ǁ-ˈɑːn-/ [adjective]plans, activities etc that areembryonic are in a very early stage of development, so that the details have not yet been fully planned or decided 〔计划、活动等〕萌芽之中的，未成熟的 The program is still in the embryonic stage, but we are confident of its success. 该计划尚在萌芽阶段，但我们有信心它会成功。 Online gambling as an industry is still illegal and embryonic. 网上赌博作为一种行业到目前为止仍是非法的，尚处于萌芽阶段。emerging /ɪˈmɜːʳdʒɪŋ/ [adjective only before noun]in an early stage of development and only just beginning to be noticed 新兴的 In 1911 the newly emerging car industry faced a crisis. 1911年新兴的汽车业面临着危机。 The program is designed to help identify emerging trends in drug use. 这个计划旨在帮助找出吸毒的新趋势。3 a process or period during which someone or something develops 某人或某事物的发展过程或阶段development /dɪˈveləpmənt/ [uncountable noun] The country has experienced impressive economic development in the past decade. 该国在过去十年里经历了令人印象深刻的经济发展。 A child's emotional development may be severely damaged by a traumatic experience in its early years. 儿童如果在早期阶段经历创伤，其情感发展可能会受到严重的损害。development of Climate was an important factor in the development of classical Greek culture. 气候是古希腊文化发展过程中的一个重要因素。developmental /dɪˌveləpˈmentl◂/ [adjective] A new form of the drug is still in the developmental stage. 这种药的新产品形式仍处于发展阶段。evolution /ˌiːvəˈluːʃən, ˌevə-ǁˌevə-/ [uncountable noun]a long, gradual process during which something develops and changes, usually becoming more advanced 进化，演化过程 The process of biological evolution has taken billions of years. 生物进化的过程长达数十亿年。evolution of The next chapter describes the evolution of the International Monetary System. 下一章讲述国际货币体系的发展。progression /prəˈgreʃən/ [uncountable noun]a development from one situation or state to a better or more advanced one 发展，进展〔指从一种情形或状态到更好或更高级的另一种情形或状态〕progression of The exhibit is arranged to show the progression of Picasso's work. 展品的摆放以展示毕加索绘画风格的发展变化为目的。progression from something to something The progression from school to university is difficult for many students. 从中学过渡到大学对许多学生来说都很困难。4 to develop a new plan, idea, method 形成一个新计划、观念、方法develop /dɪˈveləp/ [transitive verb]to make something change over a period of time and become bigger, stronger, better etc 使形成；制定；培育 The department is developing a strategy to fight unemployment. 该部门正在制定一项解决失业问题的策略。 We need to help young people develop a sense of responsibility while they're still at school. 我们要在年轻人还在求学的时候就培养他们的责任感。evolve /ɪˈvɒlvǁɪˈvɑːlv, ɪˈvɔːlv/ [transitive verb]to change something gradually over a long period so that it becomes better 逐步发展，使逐步形成 If you want to be a poet, you must evolve your own style of writing. 你如果想成为一名诗人，就必须逐步形成自己的写作风格。5 to help something to develop 帮助某事物发展nurture /ˈnɜːʳtʃəʳ/ [transitive verb]writtento spend a lot of time and effort thinking about and helping a plan, idea, feeling etc to develop 【书面】酝酿；培养；培育〔计划、想法、感情等〕 The goal of the economic policies is to create jobs and nurture new industries. 这些经济政策的目标是要创造工作机会和发展新兴工业。 It is important to nurture potential in your employees. 培养雇员的潜力是很重要的。foster /ˈfɒstəʳǁˈfɔː-, ˈfɑː-/ [transitive verb]writtento help a skill, feeling, idea etc to grow and develop over a period of time 【书面】促进，培养，发展〔技巧、感情、想法等〕 These classroom activities are intended to foster children's language skills. 这些课堂活动旨在培养孩子的语言技巧。 Recent studies show that advertising usually fosters competition and therefore lower prices. 近来的研究结果显示广告宣传通常会促进竞争，因而导致价格下降。