用英文句子解释grow

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  • grow

    –verb (used without object)

    1.

    to increase by natural development, as any living organism or part by assimilation of nutriment; increase in size or substance.

    2.

    to form and increase in size by a process of inorganic accretion, as by crystallization.

    3.

    to arise or issue as a natural development from an original happening, circumstance, or source: Our friendship grew from common interests.

    4.

    to increase gradually in size, amount, etc.; become greater or larger; expand: His influence has grown.

    5.

    to become gradually attached or united by or as if by growth: The branches of the trees grew together, forming a natural arch.

    6.

    to come to be by degrees; become: to grow old.

    7.

    Nautical . to lie or extend in a certain direction, as an anchor cable.

    –verb (used with object)

    8.

    to cause to grow: They grow corn.

    9.

    to allow to grow: to grow a beard.

    10.

    to cover with a growth (used in the passive): a field grown with corn.

    —Verb phrases

    11.

    grow into,

    a.

    to become large enough for: He'll grow into his brother's suits before long.

    b.

    to become mature or experienced enough for: She grew into the job, although she wasn't qualified for it at first.

    12.

    grow on / upon,

    a.

    to increase in influence or effect: An uneasy feeling grew upon him as he went through the old house.

    b.

    to become gradually more liked or accepted by: a village by the sea that grows on one.

    13.

    grow out of,

    a.

    to become too large or mature for; outgrow: He has grown out of all his clothes.

    b.

    to originate in; develop from: The plan grew out of a casual conversation.

    14.

    grow up,

    a.

    to be or become fully grown; attain mental or physical maturity.

    b.

    to come into existence; arise: New cities grew up in the desert.