develop
v
1 [I, Ipr, Tn, Tn.pr]
~ (sb/sth) (from sth) (into sth) (cause sb/sth to) grow gradually; become or make more mature, advanced or organized (使某人[某事物])發展, 發育, 成長, 發達
The child is developing well. 這孩子發育良好.
The plot for the novel gradually developed in my mind. 我逐步構想出小說的情節.
The argument developed into a bitter quarrel. 這?quot;緶壑鸞ケ涑閃思ち業惱?
We've developed the project from an original idea by Stephen. 我們根據斯蒂芬的設想制定了這個計劃.
The place has developed from a fishing port into a thriving tourist centre. 這地方由原來的漁港發展成一個繁榮的旅游勝地.
2 [I, Tn] (cause sth to) become noticeable, visible or active (使某事物)出現, 明顯化, 顯露, 變得活躍
Symptoms of malaria developed, ie appeared. 瘧疾的癥狀出現了.
The car has developed signs of rust, ie is becoming rusty. 這輛汽車出現了銹跡.
3 (photography 攝)
(a) [Tn] treat (an exposed film) with chemicals so that the picture can be seen 沖洗(已曝光的底片); 使(已曝光的底片)顯影
take a film to be developed 將膠卷送去沖洗.
(b) [I] (of the image on an exposed film or plate) become visible (指底片上的圖像)顯影.
4 [Tn] use (land) for the building of houses, etc and so increase its value 在(土地)上建筑房屋等; 開發(土地)
The site is being developed by a London property company. 這塊地正在由倫敦的一家地產公司開發利用.