Developing Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

developing

verb

快速理解

What does "Developing" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Developing"?

「developing」主要指事物從簡單到複雜、從初始到成熟的變化過程。

  1. 1

    成長與進步

    EN: to grow or cause something to grow or become more advanced

    翻譯: 使成長、進步或變得更先進。

  2. 2

    開始產生

    EN: to start to have or experience something, such as a problem or symptom

    翻譯: 開始出現或經歷(問題、症狀等)。

  3. 3

    詳細闡述

    EN: to elaborate or expand on an idea, plan, or argument in detail

    翻譯: 詳細闡述或擴展(想法、計畫、論點等)。

  4. 4

    沖洗底片

    EN: to treat photographic film with chemicals to make a visible image

    翻譯: 用化學藥劑處理攝影底片,使其顯像。

小提醒:注意「developing」作形容詞時,常用於「developing country」(發展中國家),此時發音與動詞相同,但詞性與意思不同。

發音(How to Pronounce "Developing" in English

How to pronounce "Developing" in English?"Developing" US vs UK pronunciation

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Developing" from YouTube Videos

Boghuma Kabisen Titanji: Ethical riddles in HIV research

TED

I do not stand here today to suggest in any way that conducting HIV clinical trials in developing countries is bad.

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Developing"?How does "Developing" change by context?

1. to grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate

發展;成長;使發展

The child is developing quickly.

這個孩子正在快速成長。

The company is developing a new product.

這家公司正在開發一款新產品。

He developed his skills through years of practice.

他透過多年的練習發展了自己的技能。

2. to start to have or experience something, especially a problem or illness

開始出現(問題、疾病等);患上

She developed a cough after being out in the rain.

她在淋雨後開始咳嗽。

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。

He developed an interest in photography during his travels.

他在旅行期間對攝影產生了興趣。

3. to make land or natural resources usable, especially by building on it or extracting materials

開發(土地、資源)

They plan to develop the vacant land into a shopping mall.

他們計劃將這塊空地開發成購物中心。

The government is developing the country's mineral resources.

政府正在開發國家的礦產資源。

4. to treat photographic film with chemicals to make a visible image

沖洗(底片)

I need to develop this roll of film from my vacation.

我需要沖洗這卷度假時拍的底片。

He developed the photos in his darkroom.

他在暗房裡沖洗了照片。

5. to elaborate or expand in detail

闡述;詳細說明

The professor asked her to develop her argument further.

教授要求她進一步闡述她的論點。

He developed the theme throughout the novel.

他在整部小說中詳細闡述了這個主題。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Developing"?How to make natural sentences with "Developing"?
PatternMeaningExample
develop + noun發展(某事物)The company is developing a new software. (這家公司正在開發一款新軟體。)
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 developing + noun正在發展(某事物)Scientists are developing a cure for the disease. (科學家們正在研發這種疾病的治療方法。)
develop + an interest/skill/habit培養興趣/技能/習慣He developed an interest in photography. (他培養了對攝影的興趣。)
develop + a plan/idea制定計畫/構思想法We need to develop a strategy for the next quarter. (我們需要為下一季度制定一個策略。)
develop + a problem/complication出現問題/併發症The patient developed a fever after the surgery. (病人在手術後出現了發燒症狀。)
develop + film/photos沖洗底片/照片I need to develop these rolls of film. (我需要沖洗這幾卷底片。)

用法說明

How is "Developing" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Developing"?

developing doing vs developing to do

  • developing doing 通常強調「發展」這個過程或活動本身,或表示一種持續、習慣性的投入。
  • developing to do 則更常指向「發展」的特定目的、目標或未來意圖,有時帶有「為了...而發展」的意味。
  • 在動詞 startbegincontinue 之後,兩者常可互換,但 developing doing 在口語中可能更為常見。
  • would likewantneed 等表達意願或需求的動詞後,通常接 developing to do。 EN: The company is focused on developing creating a more sustainable product line. 翻譯: 這家公司正專注於發展創造一條更永續的產品線。

EN:We need to develop to meet the new market demands.

翻譯:我們需要發展以滿足新的市場需求。

EN:She started developing learning the software last month.

翻譯:她上個月開始發展學習這套軟體。

EN:They began to develop to expand their business overseas.

翻譯:他們開始發展以擴展海外業務。

總結建議

一般情況下,若強調發展的過程或習慣性活動,用 developing doing;若強調發展的目的或未來意圖,則用 developing to do

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Developing" and similar words?How to choose "Developing" vs alternatives?

developing vs growing

「developing」強調從無到有、從簡單到複雜的系統性創造或演進過程,常涉及技能、想法或產品。而「growing」則側重於體積、數量、規模或強度的自然增加或擴大。

developing vs evolving

「developing」通常指有意識、有目標的推進或創造過程。而「evolving」則強調事物隨時間自然、漸進地變化與適應,尤其用於生物、思想或社會的長期演變。

developing vs expanding

「developing」側重於深化、完善或創造事物的本質與內容。而「expanding」則強調在範圍、領域、規模或數量上的向外延伸與擴大。

口語用法

How is "Developing" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Developing"?

引述

在引述他人或自己之前的想法時,常用來表示「正在進行」的狀態。 EN: So I was developing this idea in my head, and then she just said the same thing. 翻譯: 所以我當時腦中正在發展這個想法,然後她就說了同樣的話。

EN:He's like, "I'm developing a new plan," but we haven't seen any action yet.

翻譯:他就說:「我正在擬定一個新計劃,」但我們還沒看到任何行動。

語氣強調

在口語中,會拉長音節或加重語氣來強調過程的持續性或困難。 EN: We are de-ve-lop-ing a solution, but it's taking forever. 翻譯: 我們正在「發~展~」一個解決方案,但這過程遙遙無期。

EN:I am really developing a serious dislike for this software.

翻譯:我真的「正在養成」對這軟體的嚴重厭惡感。

停頓填充

在思考接下來要說什麼時,會用這個詞作為填充語,表示「正在進行中」。 EN: The project is... developing... but we've hit some snags. 翻譯: 這個專案正在...發展中...但我們遇到了一些阻礙。

EN:Our relationship was, you know, developing, and then he moved away.

翻譯:我們的關係當時,你知道的,正在發展中,然後他就搬走了。

正式寫作注意:在正式書寫中(如報告、論文),應避免上述口語用法,直接使用標準的進行式結構,並確保主詞與動詞明確,不添加用於停頓或強調的口語元素。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Developing"?What fixed phrases with "Developing" should I remember?

developing country

developing + noun

發展中國家

developing skills

developing + noun

培養技能

developing rapidly

developing + adverb

迅速發展

develop into

develop into + noun

發展成為

develop a plan

develop + a/an + noun

制定計劃

developing software

developing + noun

開發軟體

still developing

adverb + developing

仍在發展中

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Developing"?Which "Developing" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×He is developing a new software.

He is developing new software.

在英語中,'software' 是不可數名詞,前面通常不加 'a'。

×She is developing to become a better leader.

She is developing into a better leader.

表示發展或轉變成某種狀態時,應使用 'develop into',而非 'develop to'。

×I am developing a plan since last week.

I have been developing a plan since last week.

當動作從過去某個時間點開始,持續到現在並可能繼續時,應使用現在完成進行式 'have been developing',而非現在進行式。

×The company is developing their new product.

The company is developing its new product.

'Company' 是單數名詞,其所有格應使用 'its',而非 'their'。

×We need to develop a solution of this problem.

We need to develop a solution to this problem.

表示針對某個問題的解決方案時,應使用 'solution to a problem',這是固定搭配。

×He developed a cold after he got wet in the rain.

He caught a cold after he got wet in the rain.

表示 '感冒' 的常見動詞是 'catch' 或 'get'。'Develop' 雖然語意上可能通,但在這個情境下不自然,通常用於更長期或更複雜的事物(如疾病、技能、習慣)。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Developing"?What are tense/participle forms of "Developing"?
develops(3rd_singular)developing(present_participle)developed(past)developed(past_participle)