developing
/dɪˈveləpɪŋ/
CEFR level B1Topic EconomyWord #2086 in the learning path
发展中的
Definitions
adj. Becoming more economically advanced, often with improving living standards.
发展中的
adj. Growing or becoming more complete over time.
逐渐形成的；成长中的
Example
My cousin builds water pumps in a developing country.
我表亲在一个发展中国家修建水泵。
Developing economies often need sustained investment in education and infrastructure to improve living standards.
发展中经济体往往需要持续投资教育和基础设施，以提高生活水平。
Collocations
- developing countries
- developing economies
- a developing situation
Word family
- develop (v.)
- development (n.)
- developed (adj.)
- developer (n.)
Antonyms
- developed
Usage tip
developing指发展中的；developed指已发展的、发达的。
FAQ
- What does developing mean?
- Becoming more economically advanced, often with improving living standards. Growing or becoming more complete over time.
- How is developing pronounced?
- UK /dɪˈveləpɪŋ/, US /dɪˈveləpɪŋ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
