| 单词 | development |
| 释义 | development —development /dɪˈvel.əp.mənt/ noun [C] (BUILDINGS) ► F0 an area on which new buildings are built in order to make a profit: » a housing developmentThesaurus+: ↑Areas in towns and citiesWord partners for development• ♯aid/♯encourage/♯support development• ♯hinder/♯restrict development• ♯monitor/♯oversee development• ♯gradual/♯rapid development• ♯future development• development ♯of sthnoun [C] (THING THAT HAPPENS) ► B2 a recent event that is the latest in a series of related events: » an important development in the fuel crisis» Phone me if there are any new developments.Thesaurus+: ↑Events and occurrences , ↑Accidents and disastersWord partners for development• ♯aid/♯encourage/♯support development• ♯hinder/♯restrict development• ♯monitor/♯oversee development• ♯gradual/♯rapid development• ♯future development• development ♯of sthnoun [U] (GROWTH) ► B1 the process in which someone or something grows or changes and becomes more advanced: » healthy growth and development» The programme traced the development of popular music through the ages.» The region suffers from under-/over-development (= having too little/much industry).» a development project (= one to help improve industry) in PakistanThesaurus+: ↑Making progress and advancing , ↑Becoming betterdevelopmental /dɪˌvel.əpˈmen.təl/ aep /-t̬əl/ adjective► F0» a developmental process/problemThesaurus+: ↑Making progress and advancing , ↑Becoming betterWord partners for development• ♯aid/♯encourage/♯support development• ♯hinder/♯restrict development• ♯monitor/♯oversee development• ♯gradual/♯rapid development• ♯future development• development ♯of sthWord Builder:–Nouns: developer, development, redevelopment–Adjectives: developed, developing, undeveloped–Verbs: develop, redevelopCollocations:–Verbs-lu. aid/encourage/spur/support development» The teachers try to encourage the development of independent learning.-lu. hinder/prevent/restrict development» These substances may help to prevent the development of diabetes.-lu. monitor/oversee development» Her job is to monitor the development of community projects.–Adjectives-lu. a fresh/future/new/recent development» This new exam is an important new development.-lu. the latest development» The magazine has a report on the latest developments in the solar energy industry.-lu. an important/major development» This is an important development in the fight against drugs.-lu. an encouraging/exciting/welcome development» They have made some exciting developments in the way they manufacture the products.-lu. a gradual/rapid development» He described the gradual development of their relationship.-lu. a disturbing/dramatic/unexpected development» The new element of violence has been a disturbing development.-lu. international/sustainable development» The conference has been held to discuss the issue of sustainable development.–Types-lu. business/commercial/cultural/economic/intellectual/physical/social/technological development» Speaking two languages stimulates a child's social development.-lu. child/career/personal/professional development» Regular training is important for professional development.-lu. software development» There are several jobs available in software development.-lu. housing/industrial/property/residential/rural/urban development» Residents are against further property development in the area.–Nouns-lu. development costs/plan/policy/programme/scheme» There is an ongoing development programme for all teachers.–Prepositions-lu. development of sth» The development of the project depends upon increased resources.-lu. in/under development» The technology is still in development.-lu. development in sth» There have been remarkable developments in the treatment of cancer.–Phrases-lu. research and development» We need to put more money into research and development. • • • Extra Examples:» Ever since was formed in 1968, the company has been at the forefront of computer development.» All our profits are re-invested in research and development.» The protests were part of their campaign against the proposed building development in the area.» Opponents of the new shopping development are trying to rally local people against it.» To stay competitive, they'll have to increase product development as well as cutting prices.noun [U] (START) ► B1 the process of developing something new: » Mr Berkowitz is in charge of product development.Thesaurus+: ↑Inventing, designing and innovation , ↑Creating and producingWord partners for development• ♯aid/♯encourage/♯support development• ♯hinder/♯restrict development• ♯monitor/♯oversee development• ♯gradual/♯rapid development• ♯future development• development ♯of sthWord Builder:–Nouns: developer, development, redevelopment–Adjectives: developed, developing, undeveloped–Verbs: develop, redevelopCollocations:–Verbs-lu. aid/encourage/spur/support development» The teachers try to encourage the development of independent learning.-lu. hinder/prevent/restrict development» These substances may help to prevent the development of diabetes.-lu. monitor/oversee development» Her job is to monitor the development of community projects.–Adjectives-lu. a fresh/future/new/recent development» This new exam is an important new development.-lu. the latest development» The magazine has a report on the latest developments in the solar energy industry.-lu. an important/major development» This is an important development in the fight against drugs.-lu. an encouraging/exciting/welcome development» They have made some exciting developments in the way they manufacture the products.-lu. a gradual/rapid development» He described the gradual development of their relationship.-lu. a disturbing/dramatic/unexpected development» The new element of violence has been a disturbing development.-lu. international/sustainable development» The conference has been held to discuss the issue of sustainable development.–Types-lu. business/commercial/cultural/economic/intellectual/physical/social/technological development» Speaking two languages stimulates a child's social development.-lu. child/career/personal/professional development» Regular training is important for professional development.-lu. software development» There are several jobs available in software development.-lu. housing/industrial/property/residential/rural/urban development» Residents are against further property development in the area.–Nouns-lu. development costs/plan/policy/programme/scheme» There is an ongoing development programme for all teachers.–Prepositions-lu. development of sth» The development of the project depends upon increased resources.-lu. in/under development» The technology is still in development.-lu. development in sth» There have been remarkable developments in the treatment of cancer.–Phrases-lu. research and development» We need to put more money into research and development. |
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