单词 | developed |
释义 | developedadj. 1. That is or has been developed (in various senses of the verb). Frequently with modifying adverb, as fully developed, highly developed, etc.See also well-developed adj. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > prosperity > advancement or progress > [adjective] > having made progress or advanced advanced1646 progressed1842 upgrown1848 developed1859 new-generation1963 fast-tracked1972 1656 T. Blount Glossographia Developed (Fr. desvelopé), unwrapped, unfolded, undone, displaied, opened. 1661 T. Blount Glossographia (ed. 2) Developed (Fr. desvelopé), unwrapped... It is the proper term for spreading or displaying an Ensign in war. 1751 J. Harris Hermes iii. iv. 367 We investigate Definitions of all kinds, each one of which is a developed Word, as the same Word, is an inveloped Definition. 1798 Monthly Mirror Sept. 147 In its then latently existing, and now fatally developed causes, he saw and opposed the system. 1859 J. S. Mill On Liberty iii. 115 To show, that these developed human beings are of some use to the undeveloped. 1885 Amer. Naturalist 19 1175 In the order Rodentia we find all the Sciuromorph group with fully developed clavicles. 1896 H. F. Cheshire Hastings Chess Tournament 1895 108 To move a developed Piece twice is, besides, entirely against the minor principles. 1908 Washington Post 1 June The developed photograph, the coroner says, showed a faint outline of the face of a man with a hooked nose. 1912 M. H. Burnham Mod. Mine Valuation i. 66 Ore in a developed mine lying below that which the engineer is willing to class as a reserve, and pay for, is ‘possible’ only. 1971 R. Brewer Approach to Print vii. 86 Here we see, once again, the impact of a highly developed technology—electronic data processing—on the already highly developed technology of print itself. 2005 Independent 14 July 30/3 Playing poker requires only a limited set of developed skills. 2. spec. Designating a country, region, etc., which is economically and socially advanced, and typically has high living standards, widespread literacy, and investment in the development of industries, new technologies, etc. Cf. developing adj. 2, under-developed adj. b.The word occurs in earlier use and with less, more, etc., as a qualitative rather than classifying adjective. ΘΚΠ the world > the earth > named regions of earth > groups of countries > [adjective] > developed developed1949 1845 Brit. Q. Rev. 1 Nov. 354 We must not, therefore, here look for that consecutive arrangement and symmetry which we might be entitled to expect in a similar work upon the resources of a more developed country.] 1949 U.N. News Mar. 22/2 Through the U.N. the developed nations are giving to the under-developed areas technical aid. 1962 J. K. Galbraith Econ. Devel. in Perspective iii. 31 In the modern and developed economy there is a certain choice as to how resources..will be organized for productive purposes. 1986 Times 15 Apr. 24/2 The drift of mineral production, smelting, refining and even fabrication from developed industrial countries to developing and industrializing competitors. 2006 R. Varma Harbingers Global Change (2007) x. 171 Over 54 per cent of respondents said that following alternative science will prevent India from catching up with the developed countries. Compounds developed world n. (with the and singular agreement) the countries of the world which are economically and socially advanced (considered collectively); cf. developing world n. at developing adj. Compounds, First World n. 2. ΘΚΠ the world > the earth > named regions of earth > groups of countries > [noun] > developed developed world1901 Global North1971 north1978 1901 Public Opinion 11 Apr. 451/2 No other part of the developed world has such valuable supplies beneath the surface. 1954 Amer. Econ. Rev. 44 600 The real question is whether economists like ourselves, trained in the workshops of the developed world, are really perceptive enough..to prescribe the necessary remedies for today's underdeveloped area problems. 2002 Times 1 July 31/2 In order to help African countries, the developed world should look at how aid money in particular, but also money from illegal forestry, mining, animal collectors and so on, disappears. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2016; most recently modified version published online June 2022). < adj.1656 |
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