| 单词 | develop |
| 释义 | develop develop // verb
1 [+ obj or no obj] to gradually grow or become bigger, more advanced, stronger, etc.; to make sth do this: It developed from a small family business into a multinational group. We have developed close relationships with our suppliers.
2 [+ obj] to think of or produce a new idea, product, etc. and make it successful: He helped develop our best-selling brand. The company develops and markets new software. We have developed a marketing plan for a new product. The drug could cost $200 million to develop.
3 [+ obj or no obj] to start to have a skill, ability, quality, etc. that becomes better and stronger; to become better and stronger: What new skills have you developed in the last six months? His confidence as a negotiator has developed. She's developed a real flair for management.
4 (Property ) [+ obj] to build new houses, factories, etc. on an area of land, especially land that was not being used effectively before: The site is being developed as an airport.
5 [+ obj] to start using an area of land, a mine, etc. as a source of natural materials: They have won a contract to develop the oil field. |
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