1. to grow or change into a more advanced, larger, or stronger form
發展；成長
The city developed rapidly after the new port was built.
新港口建成後，這座城市迅速發展起來。
She developed her skills through years of practice.
她透過多年的練習發展了自己的技能。
Developed Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
developed
verb
快速理解
What does "Developed" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Developed"?
「developed」作為動詞，主要描述從初始狀態成長、演進或創造出某物的過程。
- 1
成長與演進
EN: to grow or change into a more advanced, mature, or effective form
翻譯: 成長或變化為更先進、成熟或有效的形式
- 2
創造與建立
EN: to create or bring into existence, especially over a period of time
翻譯: 創造或使某事物存在，尤指經過一段時間
- 3
詳細闡述
EN: to elaborate on an idea, plan, or story with more details
翻譯: 對一個想法、計劃或故事進行更詳細的闡述
- 4
顯現與發生
EN: to begin to exist or become apparent
翻譯: 開始存在或變得明顯
小提醒：注意「developed」作動詞時，常指一個「過程」，而非靜態的「已開發」狀態。其過去分詞「developed」常作形容詞用，意思不同。
發音（How to Pronounce "Developed" in English）
How to pronounce "Developed" in English?"Developed" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Developed" from YouTube Videos
Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Address
Stanford
“I returned to Apple, and the technology we developed at NeXT is at the heart of Apple's current renaissance, And Laurene and I have a wonderful family together.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Developed"?How does "Developed" change by context?
2. to create or produce something new over a period of time
開發；研製
The company is developing a new software for remote work.
這家公司正在開發一款用於遠距工作的新軟體。
Scientists developed a vaccine in record time.
科學家在創紀錄的時間內研製出了一種疫苗。
3. to start to have a problem, illness, or condition
患上；出現（問題、疾病）
He developed a cough after traveling.
旅行後，他開始咳嗽。
The car developed an engine problem on the highway.
這輛車在高速公路上出現了引擎問題。
4. to make an idea, story, or argument more detailed and complete
闡述；展開（想法、論點）
The author developed the main character's background in the second chapter.
作者在第二章闡述了主角的背景。
Please develop your argument with more evidence.
請用更多證據來展開你的論點。
5. to treat photographic film with chemicals to make a visible image
沖洗（底片）
I need to develop this roll of film from our vacation.
我需要把我們度假拍的這卷底片拿去沖洗。
He developed the photos in his own darkroom.
他在自己的暗房裡沖洗照片。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Developed"?How to make natural sentences with "Developed"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| develop + noun | 發展（某事物） | The company plans to develop a new software. (該公司計劃開發一款新軟體。) |
| develop + into + noun | 發展成為（某事物） | The small startup developed into a multinational corporation. (這家小新創公司發展成為一家跨國企業。) |
| develop + from + noun | 從（某事物）發展而來 | This theory developed from years of research. (這個理論是從多年的研究中發展出來的。) |
| be developed + by + agent | 由（某人/某物）開發 | The vaccine was developed by a team of scientists. (這款疫苗是由一個科學家團隊研發的。) |
| develop + an interest/idea/skill | 培養興趣／形成想法／發展技能 | She developed a keen interest in photography. (她培養了對攝影的濃厚興趣。) |
| have developed + noun | 已經發展出（某事物） | The city has developed an efficient public transport system. (這座城市已經發展出一個高效的公共交通系統。) |
| start to develop + noun | 開始發展（某事物） | He started to develop symptoms a few days later. (幾天後，他開始出現症狀。) |
| continue to develop + noun | 持續發展（某事物） | We must continue to develop renewable energy sources. (我們必須持續發展可再生能源。) |
用法說明
How is "Developed" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Developed"?
developed doing vs developed to do
- developed doing 通常用於描述一個已經存在、正在進行或作為一般事實的發展過程或狀態。
- developed to do 則強調發展的「目的」或「功能」，表示某事物是為了達成某個特定目標而發展出來的。
- 當主詞是「人」時，developed doing 可能指養成了某種習慣或技能；developed to do 則較不常見，但若使用，會強調是為了適應某種目的而發展出能力。
對比例句： EN: The software developed handling real-time data very efficiently. 翻譯: 這套軟體發展出非常高效地處理即時數據的能力。
EN:This tool was developed to handle real-time data analysis.
翻譯:這個工具是為了處理即時數據分析而開發的。
EN:She developed speaking confidently in public after years of practice.
翻譯:經過多年練習，她發展出能在公眾面前自信演講的能力。
EN:The new protocol was developed to communicate securely across networks.
翻譯:這個新協定是為了在網路間安全通訊而開發的。
總結建議
在描述發展出的「狀態」或「能力」時，使用 developed doing；若要明確指出發展的「目的」，則使用 developed to do。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Developed" and similar words?How to choose "Developed" vs alternatives?
developed vs evolved
「developed」強調透過規劃、努力或外部因素促成成長或進步；「evolved」則強調自然、漸進或有機的變化過程。
developed vs advanced
「developed」強調從早期或簡單狀態成長到更完整狀態的「過程」；「advanced」則強調已達到高度複雜、成熟或領先的「狀態」。
developed vs established
「developed」強調從無到有或從簡到繁的「創造與成長」；「established」強調「奠定基礎、使其穩固或得到認可」。
口語用法
How is "Developed" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Developed"?
引述
在口語中，常用來引述或轉述一個正在進行的過程或想法。 EN: So I was like, "How did you get this developed so fast?" 翻譯: 所以我就說：「你怎麼這麼快就把這個開發出來了？」
EN:She goes, "We haven't developed that part yet."
翻譯:她就說：「我們那部分還沒開發出來。」
語氣強調
在對話中，透過重音或語調強調「developed」，以凸顯成就、對比或驚訝。 EN: They actually developed a whole new system from scratch. 翻譯: 他們真的從頭開始開發了一整套新系統。
EN:You mean this small team developed the entire app?
翻譯:你是說這個小團隊開發了整個應用程式？
停頓填充
在組織思緒或尋找合適詞語時，會用「developed」或相關短語作為填充，使對話不中斷。 EN: The project... well, it's developed... into something bigger than we planned. 翻譯: 這個專案... 嗯，它已經發展成... 比我們計劃中更大的東西了。
EN:We need a strategy that's more... developed, you know?
翻譯:我們需要一個更... 成熟的策略，你懂吧？
正式寫作注意：在正式報告或學術寫作中，應避免上述口語用法，建議使用更精確、完整的句子結構，例如使用「has been developed」、「the development of」等正式表達，並避免使用引述口語或填充停頓。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Developed"?What fixed phrases with "Developed" should I remember?
developed country
developed + noun
已開發國家
developed a skill
developed + a/an + noun
培養出一項技能
developed rapidly
developed + adverb
迅速發展
developed into
developed into + noun
發展成為
developed a relationship
developed + a/an + noun
建立起關係
developed over time
developed + prepositional phrase
隨著時間發展
developed the film
developed + the + noun
沖洗底片
developed an idea
developed + a/an + noun
發展出一個想法
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Developed"?Which "Developed" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×The country is developed very fast.
✓The country is developing very fast.
使用 'developed' 表示已完成發展的狀態，描述正在進行的過程應使用現在分詞 'developing'。
×He developed a new software last year.
✓He developed new software last year.
不可數名詞 'software' 前通常不加不定冠詞 'a'。
×She has developed the plan for three months.
✓She has been developing the plan for three months.
當強調從過去持續到現在且可能繼續的動作時，應使用現在完成進行式 'has been developing'，而非現在完成式。
×The city developed to a financial center.
✓The city developed into a financial center.
表示發展『成為』某種狀態時，應使用介系詞 'into'，而非 'to'。
×I am interesting in how this idea was developed.
✓I am interested in how this idea was developed.
描述人對事物感興趣應使用過去分詞 'interested'，'interesting' 用於描述事物本身有趣。
×They developed a close friendship for many years.
✓They developed a close friendship over many years.
描述一段時間內逐漸發展的過程，常使用介系詞 'over'，而非 'for'。'For' 單純表示時間長度，'over' 強調過程的延續性。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Developed"?What are tense/participle forms of "Developed"?
develops(3rd_singular)developing(present_participle)developed(past)developed(past_participle)