development
- IPA[dəˈveləpmənt]
美式
- the process of developing or being developed；a specified state of growth or advancement
noun: development, plural noun: developments
- 釋義
名詞
- 1. the process of developing or being developed she traces the development of the novel the development of less invasive treatment 同義詞
- ▪ a specified state of growth or advancement the wings attain their full development several hours after birth
- ▪ a new and refined product or idea the latest developments in information technology
- ▪ an event constituting a new stage in a changing situation I don't think there have been any new developments since yesterday 同義詞
- ▪ the process of converting land to a new purpose by constructing buildings or making use of its resources land suitable for development
- ▪ an area of land with new buildings on it a major housing development in Chicago 同義詞
- 2. the process of starting to experience or suffer from an ailment or feeling the development of brittle bones
- 3. the process of treating photographic film with chemicals to make a visible image agitation is carried out while a film is processed to ensure even development
- 4. the process of bringing one's pieces into play in the opening phase of a game I sought to take advantage of Black's defective development
