Definition of development in English:

development

noun dɪˈvɛləpm(ə)ntdəˈvɛləpmənt

mass noun

1The process of developing or being developed.
发展（过程）
she traces the development of the novel
她追溯了长篇小说的发展过程。
the paintings provide evidence of his artistic development
Example sentencesExamples
- Your strategy identifies business development and investment as critical things you have to be better at.
- Eventually, it will initiate development of future processors in the SuperH family itself.
- But it is pretty solid in story development, no artistic posing at all.
- The Arts Council wants to see the development of innovative artistic work, said Ms Russell.
- It is about understanding the entire arc of human social development since we emerged as a species.
- The interrupted and fragmented health policy development in turn generates professional confusion.
- Zionism is the highest stage of imperialism, which is the third stage of the development of capitalism.
- It is to further this development that the World Socialist Web Site devotes its efforts.
- The glass is the result of an intensive development, testing and market research programme by Pilkington.
- Another tradition, more religiously approved, is the artistic development of calligraphy.
- As part of the cultural and artistic development of Brisbane, there are big arts projects taking place in the state.
- Musical ability and artistic development, like anything else, are more complicated than that.
- Taiwan underwent rapid social and economic development following the Second World War.
- Growing leaves are characterized by dynamic gradients of growth processes and functional development.
- Unattended, they are easily denatured through the process of social development itself.
- It should be emphasized, however, that such a court-led process of social policy development has its own logic.
- It also makes a huge contribution to tourism, to audience development, and artistic excellence.
- Some of the best ideas for products in development have come from existing chemistry and a bit of lateral thinking.
- Those experiences abroad were and are still vital to his artistic development.
- It had grants to regional councils for social development, development and evaluation expenses and so on.
Synonyms
evolution, growth, maturing, expansion, enlargement, spread, buildout, progress, success, blossoming, blooming, burgeoning, headway
forming, establishment, institution, initiation, instigation, inauguration, origination, invention, generation
1. 1.1 A specified state of growth or advancement.
  发育（或成长、进化）的特定阶段
  the wings attain their full development several hours after birth
  出生后数小时翅膀发育完全成熟。
  Example sentencesExamples
  After caterpillars reach their full development they seek depression in the bark and curl up in a web spun from some secretion which they exude.
  The reproductive organs only attain full development at puberty, and degenerate and lose all or much of their functional importance as years accumulate.
2. 1.2count noun A new and advanced product or idea.
  新产品；新构想；精品
  the latest developments in information technology
  信息技术的最新产品。
  Example sentencesExamples
  It's certainly true that developments in neurosciences can produce huge benefits.
  Farmers have seen little developments in the area of low cost slurry storage in the past number of years.
  Since the case management conference there has been a major development in this area of law.
  Another development is a product launched by Bank of Ireland last week.
  Speed refers to observing and shaping developments in the area of operations.
  They were also influenced by methodological developments in other areas of scholarship.
  It is not often that Parliament has to frame legislation apt to apply to developments at the advanced cutting edge of science.
  He had no interest in any modern developments in other areas of mathematics.
  Are there clear psychological effects produced by developments in technology?
  For those of us who consider air travel to be a positive development, this suggests some optimism that the panics haven't won.
  It is a model informed by developments in cognitive psychology and analytic philosophy.
  This may be partly explained by time lags in market and product developments in Canada.
  Both developments will lead to knock-on improvements at the hospital in Dewsbury.
  Perry Rees explains that every race is an important test-bed for new ideas and developments.
  Sigtronics is pushing ahead with developments in several innovative areas.
  However, I'm always happy to comment on any major developments in my particular areas of interest.
  Since then, developments in education can only be described as extraordinary.
  Expect more developments in this field as the pressure of pro - surveillance legislation increases.
  Padraig lived at a time when their were huge developments in the area of electronics.
  Meanwhile, the window cleaning industry is less than impressed with a development which threatens to leave them all washed up.
2count noun An event constituting a new stage in a changing situation.
新发展
I don't think there have been any new developments since yesterday
我认为自昨天以来就没有任何新进展出现。
Example sentencesExamples
- He needs to offer independent confirmation of these events and developments.
- Of course, each one of these hopeful developments has its own origins and dynamics, distinct from the Iraq war.
- On the contrary, that medical report is based upon events and developments since July 2001.
- If a crisis develops in Britain it is likely to be the product of domestic developments.
- Participants will also discuss political and economic developments in the Middle East.
- Only in this way can it intervene in social developments as an independent political force.
- Indeed, a number of events and developments since the invasion have raised further issues.
- The political and military developments of the past few weeks have weakened both of these supports.
- It has to be said though that the developments at CND do not augur well for a future more unified approach.
- We do have a new development now in the situation at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.
- He added that plans for a visit by Ban would be reconsidered in line with developments in the situation.
- Rather in keeping with the tenor of the match, one of the most significant developments happened by accident.
- The issue of monetary union as an accompaniment to the single market was not addressed at this stage of developments.
- Whichever way you vote, most of the exciting developments in politics are happening outside the electoral orb.
- It's plainly had a lot of positive developments in producing a more interdependent world.
- Recent developments suggest policymakers are going to face some real tests in the coming year.
- At this juncture, a new development changed the political situation on the island.
- This dispute is a regrettable development for a product that has survived many setbacks.
- The Greens fear for their political survival in the event of a similar development at the federal level.
- The Bulgarians do not know what to expect after the latest developments, diplomats said.
Synonyms
event, turn of events, occurrence, happening, circumstance, incident, phenomenon, situation, issue, outcome, upshot
3The process of converting land to a new purpose by constructing buildings or making use of its resources.
（通过建造房屋或利用土地资源进行的）土地开发
land suitable for development
适宜开发的土地。
Example sentencesExamples
- In the past Chorley has lost many historical buildings, either to property development, or the growth of car ownership.
- A city is bound to meet with problems in the process of its development.
- There is a clause in the planning law against building development on open land.
- The development of the area adds extra interest to the guided Waterfront walking tour.
- Other future developments in housing were mainly dependent on where the council could get lands.
- He said he was also in favour of rezoning the lands to allow the developments to take place.
- It points out that such a corridor development can deal with economic, social and environmental issues.
- The move comes amid fears of possible housing and industrial development across the area if the Tories drop the plan at the vote tomorrow.
- The team hopes the study will influence Ottawa as to whether the land is sold for development or preserved in its natural state.
- Something else I do not understand is why there are so many new developments of unused buildings.
- The big job has started at Ougham on the Ballymote Road where a major development of a new housing estate is now underway.
- These green industries can not only create more jobs, but also promote sustainable development of the land.
- Lack of proper transportation system in the region is also a major hurdle in the development of the area.
- Peace, reconciliation, nation building and sustainable development are what we seek.
- The biggest threat to their existence is habitat fragmentation caused by development, says Douglas.
- The theme of Creative Planet is sustainable development and any buildings will reflect this.
- There are a number of transport corridors and oil pipelines that are in the process of development to serve this function.
- This will be supported by a further allocation from DFID for the land and site development.
- Stott warns it is not the climate we should be looking to change, but policies towards land development and building.
- The Assembly recognises that not all previously developed land is suitable for development.
1. 3.1count noun An area of land with new buildings on it.
  新建楼区
  a major housing development in Essex
  埃塞克斯郡的主要住宅开发区。
  Example sentencesExamples
  With no new developments in Borris in the past few years it is expected that a small development like this will sell quickly.
  Families have welcomed plans to turn an empty school site into a housing development.
  This property is situated in an attractive development in one of the best new residential locations in Cork City.
  The officer followed the vehicle to a housing development in the Shelf area of Halifax and saw it being loaded by a mechanical excavator.
  Contempo is currently marketing a new development situated just six miles from the Walt Disney resort.
  The first stage of a flagship development being built in the heart of Bradford is set to open later this month.
  Mr. Reay-Young says he expects further expansion if developments go to plan.
  The Crossings Business Park was one of a number of commercial developments undertaken by the firm.
  The meeting heard that despite the site being up for sale for some time no company had come forward with a view to using it as a commercial development.
  Linden is a stylish development situated off G rove Avenue in Blackrock.
  New housing developments will produce more car owners than car parking spaces.
  A traditional Wharfedale community is set to increase by a third due to major planned housing developments.
  The other runs a series of housing developments, building homes for the new middle class.
  The size of housing developments in the Killea area is currently limited to no more than four to six houses.
  The Council is also considering sites for housings developments in two other villages in the area.
  In addition, we have engaged some of the best designers in the country to come up with innovative yet practical ideas for the development.
  It is a residential street and it should stay residential but the council are going to make more money having a commercial development.
  The exercise has also come about because of housing developments in the area which could affect population trends.
  A school is set to give up some of its land for a housing development in exchange for a new sports field, it has been revealed.
  There is little detail about retail and leisure developments so presumably nothing to catch the imagination is on its way.
  Synonyms
  estate, complex, site, conglomeration
4The process of starting to be affected by an ailment or feeling.
（病患的）开始；（某种感觉的）出现
the development of brittle bones
骨质疏松（症状）的出现。
Example sentencesExamples
- The psychoanalysts have concerned themselves with the problem of the nature of the development of love in the neonate and infant.
- This paper will be restricted to the presentation of certain examples of the influence of temperature upon the development of disease in plants.
5The process of treating photographic film with chemicals to make a visible image.
显影
agitation is carried out while a film is processed to ensure even development
Example sentencesExamples
- Considerable differences were found in the speed of regeneration and in the development of the wax films.
- It is made visible to the human eye by development in a series of chemical baths.
- A method of preparing a roll of film for development and developing the film is also disclosed.
- The bioluminescence emission was visualized following film development.
6Chess
The process of bringing one's pieces into play in the opening phase of a game.
〔棋〕（开局阶段的）出子布局
I sought to take advantage of Black's defective development
Example sentencesExamples
- He is behind in development, can't castle kingside and his queenside is weakened.
- Instead he calmly fianchettoes a bishop and argues the he can attend to things like development later in the game.

Definition of development in US English:

development

noundəˈvɛləpməntdəˈveləpmənt

1The process of developing or being developed.
发展（过程）
she traces the development of the novel
她追溯了长篇小说的发展过程。
the development of less invasive treatment
较低创伤性治疗方法的发展。
Example sentencesExamples
- Those experiences abroad were and are still vital to his artistic development.
- It is about understanding the entire arc of human social development since we emerged as a species.
- It also makes a huge contribution to tourism, to audience development, and artistic excellence.
- The glass is the result of an intensive development, testing and market research programme by Pilkington.
- Growing leaves are characterized by dynamic gradients of growth processes and functional development.
- Zionism is the highest stage of imperialism, which is the third stage of the development of capitalism.
- It should be emphasized, however, that such a court-led process of social policy development has its own logic.
- Taiwan underwent rapid social and economic development following the Second World War.
- Some of the best ideas for products in development have come from existing chemistry and a bit of lateral thinking.
- It had grants to regional councils for social development, development and evaluation expenses and so on.
- Your strategy identifies business development and investment as critical things you have to be better at.
- The interrupted and fragmented health policy development in turn generates professional confusion.
- Another tradition, more religiously approved, is the artistic development of calligraphy.
- As part of the cultural and artistic development of Brisbane, there are big arts projects taking place in the state.
- The Arts Council wants to see the development of innovative artistic work, said Ms Russell.
- It is to further this development that the World Socialist Web Site devotes its efforts.
- Unattended, they are easily denatured through the process of social development itself.
- But it is pretty solid in story development, no artistic posing at all.
- Eventually, it will initiate development of future processors in the SuperH family itself.
- Musical ability and artistic development, like anything else, are more complicated than that.
Synonyms
evolution, growth, maturing, expansion, enlargement, spread, buildout, progress, success, blossoming, blooming, burgeoning, headway
forming, establishment, institution, initiation, instigation, inauguration, origination, invention, generation
1. 1.1 A specified state of growth or advancement.
  发育（或成长、进化）的特定阶段
  the wings attain their full development several hours after birth
  出生后数小时翅膀发育完全成熟。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The reproductive organs only attain full development at puberty, and degenerate and lose all or much of their functional importance as years accumulate.
  After caterpillars reach their full development they seek depression in the bark and curl up in a web spun from some secretion which they exude.
2. 1.2 A new and refined product or idea.
  新产品；新构想；精品
  the latest developments in information technology
  信息技术的最新产品。
  Example sentencesExamples
  This may be partly explained by time lags in market and product developments in Canada.
  Since then, developments in education can only be described as extraordinary.
  Expect more developments in this field as the pressure of pro - surveillance legislation increases.
  Sigtronics is pushing ahead with developments in several innovative areas.
  However, I'm always happy to comment on any major developments in my particular areas of interest.
  It is a model informed by developments in cognitive psychology and analytic philosophy.
  Padraig lived at a time when their were huge developments in the area of electronics.
  For those of us who consider air travel to be a positive development, this suggests some optimism that the panics haven't won.
  Both developments will lead to knock-on improvements at the hospital in Dewsbury.
  It is not often that Parliament has to frame legislation apt to apply to developments at the advanced cutting edge of science.
  Farmers have seen little developments in the area of low cost slurry storage in the past number of years.
  Speed refers to observing and shaping developments in the area of operations.
  It's certainly true that developments in neurosciences can produce huge benefits.
  Are there clear psychological effects produced by developments in technology?
  They were also influenced by methodological developments in other areas of scholarship.
  Meanwhile, the window cleaning industry is less than impressed with a development which threatens to leave them all washed up.
  Perry Rees explains that every race is an important test-bed for new ideas and developments.
  Since the case management conference there has been a major development in this area of law.
  Another development is a product launched by Bank of Ireland last week.
  He had no interest in any modern developments in other areas of mathematics.
3. 1.3 An event constituting a new stage in a changing situation.
  新发展
  I don't think there have been any new developments since yesterday
  我认为自昨天以来就没有任何新进展出现。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The Bulgarians do not know what to expect after the latest developments, diplomats said.
  It's plainly had a lot of positive developments in producing a more interdependent world.
  Participants will also discuss political and economic developments in the Middle East.
  Rather in keeping with the tenor of the match, one of the most significant developments happened by accident.
  On the contrary, that medical report is based upon events and developments since July 2001.
  The political and military developments of the past few weeks have weakened both of these supports.
  The issue of monetary union as an accompaniment to the single market was not addressed at this stage of developments.
  We do have a new development now in the situation at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.
  Whichever way you vote, most of the exciting developments in politics are happening outside the electoral orb.
  At this juncture, a new development changed the political situation on the island.
  He needs to offer independent confirmation of these events and developments.
  He added that plans for a visit by Ban would be reconsidered in line with developments in the situation.
  Only in this way can it intervene in social developments as an independent political force.
  Indeed, a number of events and developments since the invasion have raised further issues.
  The Greens fear for their political survival in the event of a similar development at the federal level.
  Of course, each one of these hopeful developments has its own origins and dynamics, distinct from the Iraq war.
  It has to be said though that the developments at CND do not augur well for a future more unified approach.
  This dispute is a regrettable development for a product that has survived many setbacks.
  Recent developments suggest policymakers are going to face some real tests in the coming year.
  If a crisis develops in Britain it is likely to be the product of domestic developments.
  Synonyms
  event, turn of events, occurrence, happening, circumstance, incident, phenomenon, situation, issue, outcome, upshot
4. 1.4 The process of converting land to a new purpose by constructing buildings or making use of its resources.
  （通过建造房屋或利用土地资源进行的）土地开发
  land suitable for development
  适宜开发的土地。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The theme of Creative Planet is sustainable development and any buildings will reflect this.
  Something else I do not understand is why there are so many new developments of unused buildings.
  Peace, reconciliation, nation building and sustainable development are what we seek.
  In the past Chorley has lost many historical buildings, either to property development, or the growth of car ownership.
  The development of the area adds extra interest to the guided Waterfront walking tour.
  There is a clause in the planning law against building development on open land.
  Stott warns it is not the climate we should be looking to change, but policies towards land development and building.
  It points out that such a corridor development can deal with economic, social and environmental issues.
  There are a number of transport corridors and oil pipelines that are in the process of development to serve this function.
  Lack of proper transportation system in the region is also a major hurdle in the development of the area.
  The team hopes the study will influence Ottawa as to whether the land is sold for development or preserved in its natural state.
  These green industries can not only create more jobs, but also promote sustainable development of the land.
  He said he was also in favour of rezoning the lands to allow the developments to take place.
  The big job has started at Ougham on the Ballymote Road where a major development of a new housing estate is now underway.
  The biggest threat to their existence is habitat fragmentation caused by development, says Douglas.
  A city is bound to meet with problems in the process of its development.
  Other future developments in housing were mainly dependent on where the council could get lands.
  The move comes amid fears of possible housing and industrial development across the area if the Tories drop the plan at the vote tomorrow.
  This will be supported by a further allocation from DFID for the land and site development.
  The Assembly recognises that not all previously developed land is suitable for development.
5. 1.5 An area of land with new buildings on it.
  新建楼区
  a major housing development in Chicago
  埃塞克斯郡的主要住宅开发区。
  Example sentencesExamples
  With no new developments in Borris in the past few years it is expected that a small development like this will sell quickly.
  The first stage of a flagship development being built in the heart of Bradford is set to open later this month.
  A traditional Wharfedale community is set to increase by a third due to major planned housing developments.
  The Council is also considering sites for housings developments in two other villages in the area.
  In addition, we have engaged some of the best designers in the country to come up with innovative yet practical ideas for the development.
  Contempo is currently marketing a new development situated just six miles from the Walt Disney resort.
  There is little detail about retail and leisure developments so presumably nothing to catch the imagination is on its way.
  The Crossings Business Park was one of a number of commercial developments undertaken by the firm.
  A school is set to give up some of its land for a housing development in exchange for a new sports field, it has been revealed.
  It is a residential street and it should stay residential but the council are going to make more money having a commercial development.
  Linden is a stylish development situated off G rove Avenue in Blackrock.
  This property is situated in an attractive development in one of the best new residential locations in Cork City.
  Mr. Reay-Young says he expects further expansion if developments go to plan.
  The exercise has also come about because of housing developments in the area which could affect population trends.
  The size of housing developments in the Killea area is currently limited to no more than four to six houses.
  The meeting heard that despite the site being up for sale for some time no company had come forward with a view to using it as a commercial development.
  The officer followed the vehicle to a housing development in the Shelf area of Halifax and saw it being loaded by a mechanical excavator.
  The other runs a series of housing developments, building homes for the new middle class.
  New housing developments will produce more car owners than car parking spaces.
  Families have welcomed plans to turn an empty school site into a housing development.
  Synonyms
  estate, complex, site, conglomeration
2The process of starting to experience or suffer from an ailment or feeling.
（病患的）开始；（某种感觉的）出现
the development of brittle bones
骨质疏松（症状）的出现。
Example sentencesExamples
- This paper will be restricted to the presentation of certain examples of the influence of temperature upon the development of disease in plants.
- The psychoanalysts have concerned themselves with the problem of the nature of the development of love in the neonate and infant.
3The process of treating photographic film with chemicals to make a visible image.
显影
Example sentencesExamples
- A method of preparing a roll of film for development and developing the film is also disclosed.
- It is made visible to the human eye by development in a series of chemical baths.
- Considerable differences were found in the speed of regeneration and in the development of the wax films.
- The bioluminescence emission was visualized following film development.
4Chess
The process of bringing one's pieces into play in the opening phase of a game.
〔棋〕（开局阶段的）出子布局
Example sentencesExamples
- Instead he calmly fianchettoes a bishop and argues the he can attend to things like development later in the game.
- He is behind in development, can't castle kingside and his queenside is weakened.

单词	development
释义	Definition of development in English: development noun dɪˈvɛləpm(ə)ntdəˈvɛləpmənt mass noun 1The process of developing or being developed. 发展（过程） she traces the development of the novel 她追溯了长篇小说的发展过程。 the paintings provide evidence of his artistic development Example sentencesExamples Your strategy identifies business development and investment as critical things you have to be better at. Eventually, it will initiate development of future processors in the SuperH family itself. But it is pretty solid in story development, no artistic posing at all. The Arts Council wants to see the development of innovative artistic work, said Ms Russell. It is about understanding the entire arc of human social development since we emerged as a species. The interrupted and fragmented health policy development in turn generates professional confusion. Zionism is the highest stage of imperialism, which is the third stage of the development of capitalism. It is to further this development that the World Socialist Web Site devotes its efforts. The glass is the result of an intensive development, testing and market research programme by Pilkington. Another tradition, more religiously approved, is the artistic development of calligraphy. As part of the cultural and artistic development of Brisbane, there are big arts projects taking place in the state. Musical ability and artistic development, like anything else, are more complicated than that. Taiwan underwent rapid social and economic development following the Second World War. Growing leaves are characterized by dynamic gradients of growth processes and functional development. Unattended, they are easily denatured through the process of social development itself. It should be emphasized, however, that such a court-led process of social policy development has its own logic. It also makes a huge contribution to tourism, to audience development, and artistic excellence. Some of the best ideas for products in development have come from existing chemistry and a bit of lateral thinking. Those experiences abroad were and are still vital to his artistic development. It had grants to regional councils for social development, development and evaluation expenses and so on. Synonyms evolution, growth, maturing, expansion, enlargement, spread, buildout, progress, success, blossoming, blooming, burgeoning, headway forming, establishment, institution, initiation, instigation, inauguration, origination, invention, generation 1.1 A specified state of growth or advancement. 发育（或成长、进化）的特定阶段 the wings attain their full development several hours after birth 出生后数小时翅膀发育完全成熟。 Example sentencesExamples After caterpillars reach their full development they seek depression in the bark and curl up in a web spun from some secretion which they exude. The reproductive organs only attain full development at puberty, and degenerate and lose all or much of their functional importance as years accumulate. 1.2count noun A new and advanced product or idea. 新产品；新构想；精品 the latest developments in information technology 信息技术的最新产品。 Example sentencesExamples It's certainly true that developments in neurosciences can produce huge benefits. Farmers have seen little developments in the area of low cost slurry storage in the past number of years. Since the case management conference there has been a major development in this area of law. Another development is a product launched by Bank of Ireland last week. Speed refers to observing and shaping developments in the area of operations. They were also influenced by methodological developments in other areas of scholarship. It is not often that Parliament has to frame legislation apt to apply to developments at the advanced cutting edge of science. He had no interest in any modern developments in other areas of mathematics. Are there clear psychological effects produced by developments in technology? For those of us who consider air travel to be a positive development, this suggests some optimism that the panics haven't won. It is a model informed by developments in cognitive psychology and analytic philosophy. This may be partly explained by time lags in market and product developments in Canada. Both developments will lead to knock-on improvements at the hospital in Dewsbury. Perry Rees explains that every race is an important test-bed for new ideas and developments. Sigtronics is pushing ahead with developments in several innovative areas. However, I'm always happy to comment on any major developments in my particular areas of interest. Since then, developments in education can only be described as extraordinary. Expect more developments in this field as the pressure of pro - surveillance legislation increases. Padraig lived at a time when their were huge developments in the area of electronics. Meanwhile, the window cleaning industry is less than impressed with a development which threatens to leave them all washed up. 2count noun An event constituting a new stage in a changing situation. 新发展 I don't think there have been any new developments since yesterday 我认为自昨天以来就没有任何新进展出现。 Example sentencesExamples He needs to offer independent confirmation of these events and developments. Of course, each one of these hopeful developments has its own origins and dynamics, distinct from the Iraq war. On the contrary, that medical report is based upon events and developments since July 2001. If a crisis develops in Britain it is likely to be the product of domestic developments. Participants will also discuss political and economic developments in the Middle East. Only in this way can it intervene in social developments as an independent political force. Indeed, a number of events and developments since the invasion have raised further issues. The political and military developments of the past few weeks have weakened both of these supports. It has to be said though that the developments at CND do not augur well for a future more unified approach. We do have a new development now in the situation at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. He added that plans for a visit by Ban would be reconsidered in line with developments in the situation. Rather in keeping with the tenor of the match, one of the most significant developments happened by accident. The issue of monetary union as an accompaniment to the single market was not addressed at this stage of developments. Whichever way you vote, most of the exciting developments in politics are happening outside the electoral orb. It's plainly had a lot of positive developments in producing a more interdependent world. Recent developments suggest policymakers are going to face some real tests in the coming year. At this juncture, a new development changed the political situation on the island. This dispute is a regrettable development for a product that has survived many setbacks. The Greens fear for their political survival in the event of a similar development at the federal level. The Bulgarians do not know what to expect after the latest developments, diplomats said. Synonyms event, turn of events, occurrence, happening, circumstance, incident, phenomenon, situation, issue, outcome, upshot 3The process of converting land to a new purpose by constructing buildings or making use of its resources. （通过建造房屋或利用土地资源进行的）土地开发 land suitable for development 适宜开发的土地。 Example sentencesExamples In the past Chorley has lost many historical buildings, either to property development, or the growth of car ownership. A city is bound to meet with problems in the process of its development. There is a clause in the planning law against building development on open land. The development of the area adds extra interest to the guided Waterfront walking tour. Other future developments in housing were mainly dependent on where the council could get lands. He said he was also in favour of rezoning the lands to allow the developments to take place. It points out that such a corridor development can deal with economic, social and environmental issues. The move comes amid fears of possible housing and industrial development across the area if the Tories drop the plan at the vote tomorrow. The team hopes the study will influence Ottawa as to whether the land is sold for development or preserved in its natural state. Something else I do not understand is why there are so many new developments of unused buildings. The big job has started at Ougham on the Ballymote Road where a major development of a new housing estate is now underway. These green industries can not only create more jobs, but also promote sustainable development of the land. Lack of proper transportation system in the region is also a major hurdle in the development of the area. Peace, reconciliation, nation building and sustainable development are what we seek. The biggest threat to their existence is habitat fragmentation caused by development, says Douglas. The theme of Creative Planet is sustainable development and any buildings will reflect this. There are a number of transport corridors and oil pipelines that are in the process of development to serve this function. This will be supported by a further allocation from DFID for the land and site development. Stott warns it is not the climate we should be looking to change, but policies towards land development and building. The Assembly recognises that not all previously developed land is suitable for development. 3.1count noun An area of land with new buildings on it. 新建楼区 a major housing development in Essex 埃塞克斯郡的主要住宅开发区。 Example sentencesExamples With no new developments in Borris in the past few years it is expected that a small development like this will sell quickly. Families have welcomed plans to turn an empty school site into a housing development. This property is situated in an attractive development in one of the best new residential locations in Cork City. The officer followed the vehicle to a housing development in the Shelf area of Halifax and saw it being loaded by a mechanical excavator. Contempo is currently marketing a new development situated just six miles from the Walt Disney resort. The first stage of a flagship development being built in the heart of Bradford is set to open later this month. Mr. Reay-Young says he expects further expansion if developments go to plan. The Crossings Business Park was one of a number of commercial developments undertaken by the firm. The meeting heard that despite the site being up for sale for some time no company had come forward with a view to using it as a commercial development. Linden is a stylish development situated off G rove Avenue in Blackrock. New housing developments will produce more car owners than car parking spaces. A traditional Wharfedale community is set to increase by a third due to major planned housing developments. The other runs a series of housing developments, building homes for the new middle class. The size of housing developments in the Killea area is currently limited to no more than four to six houses. The Council is also considering sites for housings developments in two other villages in the area. In addition, we have engaged some of the best designers in the country to come up with innovative yet practical ideas for the development. It is a residential street and it should stay residential but the council are going to make more money having a commercial development. The exercise has also come about because of housing developments in the area which could affect population trends. A school is set to give up some of its land for a housing development in exchange for a new sports field, it has been revealed. There is little detail about retail and leisure developments so presumably nothing to catch the imagination is on its way. Synonyms estate, complex, site, conglomeration 4The process of starting to be affected by an ailment or feeling. （病患的）开始；（某种感觉的）出现 the development of brittle bones 骨质疏松（症状）的出现。 Example sentencesExamples The psychoanalysts have concerned themselves with the problem of the nature of the development of love in the neonate and infant. This paper will be restricted to the presentation of certain examples of the influence of temperature upon the development of disease in plants. 5The process of treating photographic film with chemicals to make a visible image. 显影 agitation is carried out while a film is processed to ensure even development Example sentencesExamples Considerable differences were found in the speed of regeneration and in the development of the wax films. It is made visible to the human eye by development in a series of chemical baths. A method of preparing a roll of film for development and developing the film is also disclosed. The bioluminescence emission was visualized following film development. 6Chess The process of bringing one's pieces into play in the opening phase of a game. 〔棋〕（开局阶段的）出子布局 I sought to take advantage of Black's defective development Example sentencesExamples He is behind in development, can't castle kingside and his queenside is weakened. Instead he calmly fianchettoes a bishop and argues the he can attend to things like development later in the game. Definition of development in US English: development noundəˈvɛləpməntdəˈveləpmənt 1The process of developing or being developed. 发展（过程） she traces the development of the novel 她追溯了长篇小说的发展过程。 the development of less invasive treatment 较低创伤性治疗方法的发展。 Example sentencesExamples Those experiences abroad were and are still vital to his artistic development. It is about understanding the entire arc of human social development since we emerged as a species. It also makes a huge contribution to tourism, to audience development, and artistic excellence. The glass is the result of an intensive development, testing and market research programme by Pilkington. Growing leaves are characterized by dynamic gradients of growth processes and functional development. Zionism is the highest stage of imperialism, which is the third stage of the development of capitalism. It should be emphasized, however, that such a court-led process of social policy development has its own logic. Taiwan underwent rapid social and economic development following the Second World War. Some of the best ideas for products in development have come from existing chemistry and a bit of lateral thinking. It had grants to regional councils for social development, development and evaluation expenses and so on. Your strategy identifies business development and investment as critical things you have to be better at. The interrupted and fragmented health policy development in turn generates professional confusion. Another tradition, more religiously approved, is the artistic development of calligraphy. As part of the cultural and artistic development of Brisbane, there are big arts projects taking place in the state. The Arts Council wants to see the development of innovative artistic work, said Ms Russell. It is to further this development that the World Socialist Web Site devotes its efforts. Unattended, they are easily denatured through the process of social development itself. But it is pretty solid in story development, no artistic posing at all. Eventually, it will initiate development of future processors in the SuperH family itself. Musical ability and artistic development, like anything else, are more complicated than that. Synonyms evolution, growth, maturing, expansion, enlargement, spread, buildout, progress, success, blossoming, blooming, burgeoning, headway forming, establishment, institution, initiation, instigation, inauguration, origination, invention, generation 1.1 A specified state of growth or advancement. 发育（或成长、进化）的特定阶段 the wings attain their full development several hours after birth 出生后数小时翅膀发育完全成熟。 Example sentencesExamples The reproductive organs only attain full development at puberty, and degenerate and lose all or much of their functional importance as years accumulate. After caterpillars reach their full development they seek depression in the bark and curl up in a web spun from some secretion which they exude. 1.2 A new and refined product or idea. 新产品；新构想；精品 the latest developments in information technology 信息技术的最新产品。 Example sentencesExamples This may be partly explained by time lags in market and product developments in Canada. Since then, developments in education can only be described as extraordinary. Expect more developments in this field as the pressure of pro - surveillance legislation increases. Sigtronics is pushing ahead with developments in several innovative areas. However, I'm always happy to comment on any major developments in my particular areas of interest. It is a model informed by developments in cognitive psychology and analytic philosophy. Padraig lived at a time when their were huge developments in the area of electronics. For those of us who consider air travel to be a positive development, this suggests some optimism that the panics haven't won. Both developments will lead to knock-on improvements at the hospital in Dewsbury. It is not often that Parliament has to frame legislation apt to apply to developments at the advanced cutting edge of science. Farmers have seen little developments in the area of low cost slurry storage in the past number of years. Speed refers to observing and shaping developments in the area of operations. It's certainly true that developments in neurosciences can produce huge benefits. Are there clear psychological effects produced by developments in technology? They were also influenced by methodological developments in other areas of scholarship. Meanwhile, the window cleaning industry is less than impressed with a development which threatens to leave them all washed up. Perry Rees explains that every race is an important test-bed for new ideas and developments. Since the case management conference there has been a major development in this area of law. Another development is a product launched by Bank of Ireland last week. He had no interest in any modern developments in other areas of mathematics. 1.3 An event constituting a new stage in a changing situation. 新发展 I don't think there have been any new developments since yesterday 我认为自昨天以来就没有任何新进展出现。 Example sentencesExamples The Bulgarians do not know what to expect after the latest developments, diplomats said. It's plainly had a lot of positive developments in producing a more interdependent world. Participants will also discuss political and economic developments in the Middle East. Rather in keeping with the tenor of the match, one of the most significant developments happened by accident. On the contrary, that medical report is based upon events and developments since July 2001. The political and military developments of the past few weeks have weakened both of these supports. The issue of monetary union as an accompaniment to the single market was not addressed at this stage of developments. We do have a new development now in the situation at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. Whichever way you vote, most of the exciting developments in politics are happening outside the electoral orb. At this juncture, a new development changed the political situation on the island. He needs to offer independent confirmation of these events and developments. He added that plans for a visit by Ban would be reconsidered in line with developments in the situation. Only in this way can it intervene in social developments as an independent political force. Indeed, a number of events and developments since the invasion have raised further issues. The Greens fear for their political survival in the event of a similar development at the federal level. Of course, each one of these hopeful developments has its own origins and dynamics, distinct from the Iraq war. It has to be said though that the developments at CND do not augur well for a future more unified approach. This dispute is a regrettable development for a product that has survived many setbacks. Recent developments suggest policymakers are going to face some real tests in the coming year. If a crisis develops in Britain it is likely to be the product of domestic developments. Synonyms event, turn of events, occurrence, happening, circumstance, incident, phenomenon, situation, issue, outcome, upshot 1.4 The process of converting land to a new purpose by constructing buildings or making use of its resources. （通过建造房屋或利用土地资源进行的）土地开发 land suitable for development 适宜开发的土地。 Example sentencesExamples The theme of Creative Planet is sustainable development and any buildings will reflect this. Something else I do not understand is why there are so many new developments of unused buildings. Peace, reconciliation, nation building and sustainable development are what we seek. In the past Chorley has lost many historical buildings, either to property development, or the growth of car ownership. The development of the area adds extra interest to the guided Waterfront walking tour. There is a clause in the planning law against building development on open land. Stott warns it is not the climate we should be looking to change, but policies towards land development and building. It points out that such a corridor development can deal with economic, social and environmental issues. There are a number of transport corridors and oil pipelines that are in the process of development to serve this function. Lack of proper transportation system in the region is also a major hurdle in the development of the area. The team hopes the study will influence Ottawa as to whether the land is sold for development or preserved in its natural state. These green industries can not only create more jobs, but also promote sustainable development of the land. He said he was also in favour of rezoning the lands to allow the developments to take place. The big job has started at Ougham on the Ballymote Road where a major development of a new housing estate is now underway. The biggest threat to their existence is habitat fragmentation caused by development, says Douglas. A city is bound to meet with problems in the process of its development. Other future developments in housing were mainly dependent on where the council could get lands. The move comes amid fears of possible housing and industrial development across the area if the Tories drop the plan at the vote tomorrow. This will be supported by a further allocation from DFID for the land and site development. The Assembly recognises that not all previously developed land is suitable for development. 1.5 An area of land with new buildings on it. 新建楼区 a major housing development in Chicago 埃塞克斯郡的主要住宅开发区。 Example sentencesExamples With no new developments in Borris in the past few years it is expected that a small development like this will sell quickly. The first stage of a flagship development being built in the heart of Bradford is set to open later this month. A traditional Wharfedale community is set to increase by a third due to major planned housing developments. The Council is also considering sites for housings developments in two other villages in the area. In addition, we have engaged some of the best designers in the country to come up with innovative yet practical ideas for the development. Contempo is currently marketing a new development situated just six miles from the Walt Disney resort. There is little detail about retail and leisure developments so presumably nothing to catch the imagination is on its way. The Crossings Business Park was one of a number of commercial developments undertaken by the firm. A school is set to give up some of its land for a housing development in exchange for a new sports field, it has been revealed. It is a residential street and it should stay residential but the council are going to make more money having a commercial development. Linden is a stylish development situated off G rove Avenue in Blackrock. This property is situated in an attractive development in one of the best new residential locations in Cork City. Mr. Reay-Young says he expects further expansion if developments go to plan. The exercise has also come about because of housing developments in the area which could affect population trends. The size of housing developments in the Killea area is currently limited to no more than four to six houses. The meeting heard that despite the site being up for sale for some time no company had come forward with a view to using it as a commercial development. The officer followed the vehicle to a housing development in the Shelf area of Halifax and saw it being loaded by a mechanical excavator. The other runs a series of housing developments, building homes for the new middle class. New housing developments will produce more car owners than car parking spaces. Families have welcomed plans to turn an empty school site into a housing development. Synonyms estate, complex, site, conglomeration 2The process of starting to experience or suffer from an ailment or feeling. （病患的）开始；（某种感觉的）出现 the development of brittle bones 骨质疏松（症状）的出现。 Example sentencesExamples This paper will be restricted to the presentation of certain examples of the influence of temperature upon the development of disease in plants. The psychoanalysts have concerned themselves with the problem of the nature of the development of love in the neonate and infant. 3The process of treating photographic film with chemicals to make a visible image. 显影 Example sentencesExamples A method of preparing a roll of film for development and developing the film is also disclosed. It is made visible to the human eye by development in a series of chemical baths. Considerable differences were found in the speed of regeneration and in the development of the wax films. The bioluminescence emission was visualized following film development. 4Chess The process of bringing one's pieces into play in the opening phase of a game. 〔棋〕（开局阶段的）出子布局 Example sentencesExamples Instead he calmly fianchettoes a bishop and argues the he can attend to things like development later in the game. He is behind in development, can't castle kingside and his queenside is weakened.
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