1.生长;进化;发展;发达[C][U][(+from/into)]
The doctor followed the development of the child closely.
医生仔细观察这个孩子的成长情况.
2.发展(或培育等)的结果;产物[C][(+from/of)]
This new rose is a development from a very old kind of rose.
这一玫瑰新品种是从一种很老的品种培育出来的.
3.事态发展,新情况;新变化;新动向[C]
Have you heard of the latest development in the murder trial?
你有没有听到谋杀案审判的最新情况?
4.已开发的土地;新建住宅区[C]
Many people live in new housing developments.
许多人住在新建住宅区内.
5.【摄】显影[U]