development
/dɪˈveləpmənt/
CEFR level B1Topic EconomyWord #1851 in the learning path
发展；发育
Definitions
n. the process of growing, changing, or becoming more advanced
发展；发育
n. the process of creating or improving products, land, or services
开发；研制
n. a new event or change in a situation
新进展；新情况
Example
Regular play supports a young child's development in many ways.
经常玩耍能从多方面促进幼儿的成长。
Investment in public transport can support economic development while reducing traffic congestion in growing cities.
投资公共交通既能支持经济发展，也能缓解扩张中的城市的交通拥堵。
Collocations
- economic development
- child development
- product development
- sustainable development
Word family
- develop (v.)
- developer (n.)
- developing (adj.)
- developmental (adj.)
Synonyms
- growth
- progress
Usage tip
泛指发展通常不可数；表示新进展时可数。
FAQ
- What does development mean?
- the process of growing, changing, or becoming more advanced the process of creating or improving products, land, or services a new event or change in a situation
- How is development pronounced?
- UK /dɪˈveləpmənt/, US /dɪˈveləpmənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
