develop
/dɪˈveləp/
CEFR level A2Topic EducationWord #1054 in the learning path
发展；成长；培养
Definitions
v. to grow or make something stronger, larger, or more advanced
发展；成长；培养
v. to create a new product, method, or idea
开发；研制
v. to begin to have a condition, problem, or feeling
逐渐出现；患上
Example
Children develop confidence when they try new activities.
孩子们尝试新活动时会逐渐建立自信。
Governments should fund research to develop affordable technologies that address water shortages in rural communities.
政府应资助研究，开发价格可负担的技术，以解决农村社区的缺水问题。
Collocations
- develop skills
- develop a habit
- develop new technology
- develop symptoms
Word family
- development (n.)
- developer (n.)
- developing (adj.)
- developed (adj.)
Usage tip
可及物也可不及物：develop skills；skills develop。
FAQ
- What does develop mean?
- to grow or make something stronger, larger, or more advanced to create a new product, method, or idea to begin to have a condition, problem, or feeling
- How is develop pronounced?
- UK /dɪˈveləp/, US /dɪˈveləp/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
