development
development — 名詞
1. the gradual process by which a person, thing, or situation becomes bigger, bette
成長；發展
人或事物隨時間進步、成熟的過程
the gradual process by which a person, thing, or situation becomes bigger, better, or more advanced over a period of time
The development of the internet has changed how people across the world communicate.
網際網路的發展改變了世界各地人們的溝通方式。
the development of [something]
Sumin's development as a pianist was slow but steady during her teenage years.
Sumin 在青少年時期作為鋼琴家的成長雖然緩慢，卻很穩定。
[possessive] development as [a role]
Regular physical activity is important for a young child's brain development.
規律的體能活動對幼兒的大腦發育非常重要。
The company invested heavily in the professional development of its employees.
這間公司大力投資於員工的專業發展。
Solar power has seen rapid development in the past ten years across Asia.
過去十年，太陽能在亞洲發展迅速。
- growth
focuses on getting bigger in size or amount; less about becoming more advanced
- progress
emphasises moving forward toward a goal
- advancement
more formal; stresses upward movement or promotion
- evolution
suggests a slow, natural process of change over a long period
- decline
movement toward a worse state
- regression
return to an earlier, less advanced state
文法句型
the development of [something]
[possessive] development
[adjective] development
用法筆記
This is the broadest and most common sense. When used without context, 'development' usually refers to this meaning of growth or advancement. It can be uncountable ('economic development') or countable ('a promising development in the talks').
常見錯誤
2. a fresh incident or piece of news that adds to an unfolding sequence of connecte
最新進展
影響局勢的新消息或事件
a fresh incident or piece of news that adds to an unfolding sequence of connected happenings and could shape how things turn out
The police are closely watching for any new developments in the missing-person case.
警方正密切注意這起失蹤案是否有任何新進展。
new / latest / recent developments in [a situation]
Arjun called an emergency meeting to discuss the latest developments in the trade talks.
Arjun 召開了緊急會議，討論貿易談判的最新進展。
There has been a worrying development in the conflict between the two nations.
這兩個國家之間的衝突出現了一個令人擔憂的發展。
This is a positive development for patients who need affordable heart medication.
對於需要負擔得起心臟藥物的患者來說，這是一項正面的進展。
Journalists gathered outside the courthouse waiting for further developments.
記者們聚集在法院外，等待進一步的發展。
- event
broader; any happening, not necessarily part of a continuing series
- news
focuses on information that is reported or shared
- update
emphasises the latest information about a situation; more informal
- turn of events
suggests a surprising or important change in a situation
文法句型
[adjective] development(s)
there has been a development
latest / new / recent developments
用法筆記
This sense typically appears with a descriptive adjective ('new', 'latest', 'recent', 'significant', 'worrying') and is common in news reports, business updates, and formal discussions. The plural form 'developments' is used more often than the singular.
常見錯誤
3. the work or process of creating or designing a new product, system, technology,
開發；研發
創造新產品、新技術的過程或成果
the work or process of creating or designing a new product, system, technology, or idea from an early stage to completion
Heather's team is working on the development of a new electric car battery.
Heather 的團隊正在開發一種新的電動車電池。
the development of a new [product / technology]
Recent developments in artificial intelligence have changed many industries.
人工智慧的最新發展已經改變了許多產業。
developments in [field]
The pharmaceutical company spends millions on research and development each year.
這家製藥公司每年花費數百萬美元在研究與開發上。
Caleb oversees software development for a large online banking platform.
Caleb 負責一家大型網路銀行平台的軟體開發。
The development of the vaccine took less than a year thanks to global teamwork.
由於全球團隊的合作，這種疫苗的開發在一年內就完成了。
- creation
emphasises bringing something into existence for the first time
- invention
specifically about creating something that did not exist before
- design
focuses on the planning and shaping stage rather than the whole process
- production
focuses on the manufacturing stage after development is complete
文法句型
the development of [a product/system/idea]
[field] development
research and development
用法筆記
This sense overlaps with sense 1 (GROWTH & CHANGE) but is narrower — it focuses specifically on the deliberate creation of new things, not natural or general improvement. Common in business and technology contexts. Often used in compounds such as 'research and development', 'product development', and 'software development'.
常見錯誤
4. a site where newly built homes, shops, or offices stand, typically created as a
開發區
新建房屋、商店或辦公室的區域
a site where newly built homes, shops, or offices stand, typically created as a single planned venture to earn income
A new housing development is being built on the empty land near the river.
河邊那塊空地上正在興建一個新的住宅開發區。
housing / residential / commercial development
Ziad bought an apartment in a waterfront development with beautiful ocean views.
Ziad 在一個景觀優美的水岸開發區買了一間公寓。
The old factory site was turned into a large commercial development with shops and restaurants.
舊工廠的用地被改建為一個大型商業開發區，設有商店和餐廳。
Local residents are protesting against the new development that would destroy the park.
當地居民正在抗議這項會摧毀公園的新開發案。
The city council approved a mixed-use development with apartments above stores.
市政府核准了一個混合用途開發案，商店樓上規劃為住宅。
文法句型
[adjective] development
new / housing / commercial development
用法筆記
This sense is specific to land use and construction. It is typically preceded by an adjective describing the type: 'housing development', 'commercial development', 'residential development'. Common in real estate advertising, local news, and town planning discussions.