develop
/dɪˈvɛləp/KK
dɪ·vɛ·ləp
變化形
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developing
1.
發展;成長;逐漸形成
指人、事物、能力或情況隨著時間逐漸成長、改變或變得更成熟、複雜。
用法:不及物用法常接「into+名詞」表示發展成某種狀態;及物用法後面接受詞,例如 develop skills。
Her English speaking skills developed quickly after she joined the school drama club.
她加入學校戲劇社後,英語口說能力進步得很快。
The small problem developed into a serious fight between the two classmates.
這個小問題發展成兩位同學之間嚴重的爭吵。
2.
開發;研發;培養;建立
透過規劃、研究或持續努力,創造、改良、培養或建立某項產品、系統、能力或關係。
用法:此義通常是及物動詞。develop 後可直接接受詞;表示為某用途開發時,可用 develop something for+名詞。
Our team is developing a computer program that helps students plan their homework.
我們的團隊正在開發一個幫助學生安排作業的電腦程式。
The teacher developed a new reading activity for the class.
老師為班上設計了一項新的閱讀活動。
3.
出現;罹患;產生
指疾病、問題、感覺或某種特質開始出現,或某人開始具有它。
用法:此義通常為及物動詞,主詞是開始有某事物的人或事物。疾病名稱前通常不加冠詞,例如 develop diabetes。
After walking in the rain, Kevin developed a fever that night.
在雨中走了一段路後,凱文當晚發燒了。
Many students develop an interest in Japanese culture through music and movies.
許多學生透過音樂和電影,對日本文化產生興趣。
4.
沖洗;顯影
用化學處理或相關程序處理底片、相紙,使拍攝的影像呈現出來。
用法:通常作及物動詞,受詞可為 film 或 photos。develop film 指沖洗底片;develop photos 可指將照片沖洗出來。
My grandfather took the film to a photo shop to have it developed.
我祖父把底片拿到照相館沖洗。
We developed the photos from our family trip before the Lunar New Year.
農曆新年前,我們把家庭旅行拍的照片沖洗出來。
常見錯誤
She developed very fast her English skills.
She developed her English skills very quickly.
He developed to be a good singer.
He developed into a good singer.
I developed a fever yesterday night.
I developed a fever last night.
The company is developing a new software.
The company is developing new software.
相關字詞
學習提示
・develop 常可譯為「發展」,但要看主詞與受詞:技能可以 develop,疾病也可以 develop,產品則可由公司 develop。
・develop an interest in+事物 表示「開始對某事物產生興趣」。
・談傳統攝影時,develop 是「沖洗」;手機拍的數位照片一般不說 develop。