1756, "an unfolding;" see develop + -ment. Of property, with the sense "bringing out the latent possibilities," from 1885 (Pickering's glossary of Americanisms, 1816, has betterments "The improvements made on new lands, by cultivation, and the erection of buildings, &c."). Meaning "state of economic advancement" is from 1902. Meaning "advancement through progressive stages" is 1836.
雙語(yǔ)例句
1. They identified six plants as having potential for development into pharmaceutical drugs.
他們驗(yàn)明6種植物有可能提煉出藥物麻醉劑。
來(lái)自柯林斯例句
2. What are your plans for the development of your company?
你打算怎樣來(lái)發(fā)展壯大自己的公司？
來(lái)自柯林斯例句
3. The Commonwealth Development Corporation has agreed to reschedule Tanzania's debt.