[] to gradually grow or become bigger, more advanced, stronger, etc.; to make sth do this 发展；成长；使进化◆It developed from a small family business into a multinational group. 它从一个小型家族企业发展成为一个跨国集团。◆We have developed close relationships with our suppliers. 我们与供应商建立了紧密的关系。
[] to think of or produce a new idea, product, etc. and make it successful 开发；构思；研制◆He helped develop our best-selling brand. 他协助开发了我们最畅销的品牌。◆The company develops and markets new software. 这公司开发并销售新软件。
[] to start to have a skill, an ability, a quality, etc. that becomes better and stronger; to become better and stronger 增强；发挥◆What new skills have you developed in the last six months? 你在过去的六个月里掌握了哪些新技能？◆His confidence as a negotiator has developed. 他作为谈判者的信心增强了。
() [] to build new houses, factories, etc. on an area of land, especially land that was not being used effectively before 修建；开发◆The site is being developed as an airport. 这块地正被开发成一个机场。
[] to start using an area of land, a mine, etc. as a source of natural materials 开发