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| 1 | I when a type of plant or animal evolves, its physical form changes over a long period of time （生物）进化，演变 |
| These unique plants evolved undisturbed for millions of years. 这些独特的植物在没有干扰的情况下经历了数百万年的进化。 |
| +from a debate as to whether birds evolved from dinosaurs 关于鸟是否是由恐龙演变而来的争论 |
| +into Slowly, these tiny organisms evolved into multicelled creatures. 慢慢地，这些微小的有机体进化成了多细胞生物。 |
| | 1a | T to gradually develop particular physical features 使（某种生理特征）逐渐形成 | | Flowers have evolved markings that attract bees. 花朵逐渐产生了招引蜜蜂的斑纹。 | |
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| 2 | I to gradually change and develop over a period of time 逐步发展；演化 |
| Computer software will continue to evolve in response to users’ needs. 计算机软件将继续根据用户的需要发展改进。 |
| +into They’ re hoping the trade talks might evolve into a political dialogue. 他们希望贸易会谈发展为政治对话。 |
| +from The research project evolved from a concept first proposed in 1995. 该研究项目是从1995年首次提出的一个概念发展起来的。 |
| | 2a | T to develop something gradually 逐步发展 | | how teachers can evolve new ways of working 教师逐步探索出新的工作方式的方法 | |
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