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evolve verb
⇨ develop 1 (evolve into a major company) ⇨ develop 2 (evolve your own way of working) ⇨ turn 2 (species evolve)develop1 verb develop from a small village into a thriving resort 从一个小村落发展成繁荣的旅游胜地develop new software 开发新软件 ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ improve 2 另见improve条第 2义develop ♦︎ move ♦︎ evolve ♦︎ progress ♦︎ gain ground ♦︎ advance ♦︎ shape up ♦︎ come on/along ♦︎ matureThese words all mean to gradually become bigger, better, stronger or more advanced. 这些词均表示发展、壮大、进步。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to develop / move / evolve / progress / mature from sth◆to develop / move / evolve / progress to sth◆to develop / evolve / mature into sth◆to develop / move / evolve / progress / advance towards sth◆to develop / move / evolve / progress / advance beyond sth◆an idea develops / evolves / gains ground◆a style / theory develops / evolves◆a war / campaign develops / progresses◆to develop / move / evolve / progress / gain ground / advance / mature rapidly / slowly◆to develop / move / evolve / progress / gain ground / advance steadily◆to develop / move / evolve / progress / advance further◆to be developing / progressing / shaping up / coming on well■ develop [intransitive] to gradually become bigger, better, stronger or more advanced; to start to have a skill or quality that becomes better and stronger 成长；发展；加强；增强◆The child is developing normally.这孩子发育正常。◆The place has rapidly developed from a small fishing community into a thriving tourist resort.那个地方已经由一个小渔村迅速发展成繁荣的旅游胜地。◆Their relationship has developed over a number of years.他们的关系是多年发展起来的。 see also development ⇨ progress ■ move [intransitive] (always used with an adverb or preposition 总是与副词或介词连用) (rather informal) to make progress in the way or direction mentioned （以⋯方式或朝某方向）前进，进步，进展◆Time is moving on.时代在进步。◆Share prices moved ahead today.今天股票价格上涨了。◆Things are not moving as fast as we hoped.事情的进展不像我们希望的那么快。ⓘ Move is usually followed by an adverb of direction such as on, ahead or up, or an adverb indicating speed such as fast, slowly, quickly, rapidly, or steadily. * move通常后接方位副词，如on、ahead或up，或表示速度的副词，如fast、slowly、quickly、rapidly或steadily。■ evolve / /iˈvɒlv; NAmE iˈvɑːlv/ [intransitive] (rather formal) to develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complicated form 逐渐形成，逐渐发展，逐渐演变（尤指从简单变为复杂）◆The idea evolved from a drawing I discovered in the attic.这种想法是受了我在阁楼里发现的一幅画的启发。◆The company has evolved into a major chemical manufacturer.该公司已逐步发展成一家主要的化学制品生产商。 see also evolve ⇨ turn 2 ▸ evolution /ˌiːvəˈluːʃn, ˌevəˈluːʃn/ noun [uncountable] ◆In politics Britain has preferred evolution to revolution (= gradual development to sudden violent change).英国在政治上喜欢渐进而不喜欢剧变。■ progress /prəˈgres/ / [intransitive] to improve or develop over a period of time; to make progress 进步；改进；进展◆The course allows students to progress at their own speed.本课程可以让学生按各自的速度学习。◆Work on the new road is progressing slowly.新公路的修建工作在缓慢进行。ⓘ In this meaning progress is used to talk about a person such as a student who is learning over a period of time, or a piece of work or a project. 表达此义时，progress用来表示学习、工作或项目的进展情况。 see also progress , progression ⇨ progress noun ■ gain ˈground idiom to become more powerful or successful 发展壮大；取得进展；取得成功◆Sterling continues to gain ground against the dollar.英镑对美元的比价继续坚挺。◆These ideas slowly gained ground over the next ten years.在随后的十年里这些观点慢慢地被人们接受了。ⓘ Gain ground is most often used to talk about a system, a party or movement, or sb's views or ideas. * gain ground的主语最常为system、party、movement或views、ideas。■ advance [intransitive](of knowledge or technology) to develop and improve （知识或技术）发展，进步◆Our knowledge of the disease has advanced considerably in recent years.近年来我们对这种疾病的了解大为加深。◆As medical science advances, treatments are becoming more and more expensive.随着医学的发展，治疗费用越来越高了。 see also advance , advancement ⇨ progress noun ■ ˌshape ˈup phrasal verb (often used in the progressive tenses 常用于进行时) (rather informal, especially journalism 尤用于新闻) to develop in a particular way, especially in a satisfactory way 发展，进展（顺利）◆Our plans are shaping up nicely (= showing signs that they will be successful).我们的计划进行得很顺利。◆It's shaping up to be an exciting climax to the championships.看来这将会成为这次锦标赛的一个激动人心的高潮。■ ˌcome ˈon ■ ˌcome along phrasal verb (came, come) (usually used in the progressive tenses 通常用于进行时) (spoken) to improve or develop in the way you want 改进；改善；进展◆'How's the project going?' 'Oh, it's coming on.'“项目进展得如何？”“哦，挺顺利的。”◆It was spring, and the garden was coming along nicely.那是春天，花园里一片欣欣向荣。■ mature /məˈtʃʊə(r), məˈtjʊ(r); NAmE məˈtʃʊr, məˈtʊr/ [intransitive] (rather formal) to fully develop a particular skill or quality （技能或素质）充分发展；成长◆She has matured into one of the country's finest actresses.她已经成长为这个国家最优秀的演员之一。 develop2 verb develop from a small village into a thriving resort 从一个小村落发展成繁荣的旅游胜地develop new software 开发新软件 ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ make 1 另见make条第1义develop ♦︎ pioneer ♦︎ evolveThese words all mean to think of or produce a new idea or product and make it successful. 这些词均表示开发、研制、开创。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to develop / pioneer / evolve a / an idea / technique / method / strategy / system / way / style / design / policy / plan◆to develop / pioneer a / an concept / model / approach / scheme / project / service / technology◆to develop / evolve a theory / framework / programme◆a / an scientist / team / group / institute / company / authority develops / pioneers sth■ develop [transitive] to think of or produce a new idea or product and make it successful 开发；研制◆The company develops and markets new software.该公司开发并推销新软件。◆A new type of painkilling drug has recently been developed.最近刚研制出一种新的止痛药。 see also developer ⇨ designer ■ pioneer /ˌpaɪəˈnɪə(r); NAmE ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/ [transitive, often passive] (especially written) to be one of the first people to do, discover or use sth new 开发；发明；率先使用◆This is a new technique, pioneered by surgeons in a London hospital.这是一种新技术，由伦敦一家医院的外科医生开发使用。ⓘ Pioneer is often used in scientific contexts. People typically pioneer a treatment, new approach or technique. It is often used in the passive, to talk about where a treatment or technique was first developed. * pioneer常用于科学语境，其宾语常为treatment、new approach或technique。该词常用于被动语态，说明一种疗法或技术是在哪里开发使用的。 see also pioneer ⇨ leader noun 2 ■ evolve /iˈvɒlv; NAmE iˈvɑːlv/ [transitive] (rather formal, written, especially business 尤用于商业) to develop sth gradually, especially from a simple to a more complicated form 使逐渐形成，使发展，使演变（尤指从简单变为复杂）◆Each school must evolve its own way of working.每所学校必须逐渐形成自己的办学方式。ⓘ People in organizations typically evolve a method, system, policy, style or technique. * evolve的宾语常为method、system、policy、style或technique。 turn2 verb turn away/turn your head away 转头；扭头turn sb into a frog 把某人变成一只青蛙turn left/the cornerturn ♦︎ transform ♦︎ convert ♦︎ change ♦︎ translate ♦︎ evolve ♦︎ mutate ♦︎ metamorphoseThese words all mean to change in appearance or character, or to make the appearance or character of sth change. 这些词均表示外观或性质发生改变，或使之改变。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to turn / transform sth / convert / change / translate / evolve / mutate / metamorphose into sth◆to turn / transform sth / convert / change / evolve / mutate / metamorphose from sth into sth◆to turn / transform sth / convert / change / evolve / mutate rapidly (into sth)◆to turn / transform sth / convert / change / evolve quickly / slowly / gradually (into sth)◆to turn / transform sth / change suddenly / miraculously / overnight (into sth)◆to transform / convert / change sth completely◆to easily / automatically turn / transform sth / convert / change / translate (into sth)■ turn [intransitive, transitive] (always used with into or from and to 总是与into、from和to连用) to change into sb/sth different; to make sb/sth change into sth different （使）变成，成为◆The natural sugars turn into alcohol during brewing.天然糖分在酿造过程中变成酒精。◆The problem turned into an advantage.那个困难转而成了优势。◆The leaves gradually turn from green to orange.叶子逐渐从绿变橘黄。◆There are plans to turn the old station into a hotel.有将旧车站改成旅馆的计划。ⓘ In fairy stories, a person who is able to do magic might turn sb into sth. 童话故事中，turn sb into sth可指会施魔法的人将某人变成别的东西◆With a wave of her wand, she turned him into a frog.她魔杖一挥，将他变成了一只青蛙。In everyday English, sb might turn into, or circumstances might turn sb into a criminal, a gambler, a tyrant, a hero or a film star; or people might turn a building into a hotel or a house into a home. You can also use turn into sth or turn sth into sth when you are describing the way a situation changes, or people change a situation. 在日常英语中，可以说sb turn into，也可以说环境turn sb into a criminal/gambler/tyrant/hero/film star，指某人成为或受环境影响而变成罪犯、赌徒、暴君、英雄或影星。还可以说turn a building into a hotel（将建筑变成旅馆）或turn a house into a home（将房子变成家）。也可用turn into sth或turn sth into sth描述情况发生变化或人为改变了情况◆What began as a minor disagreement has turned into a major crisis.开始的小分歧已经变成大危机。◆I managed to turn the whole thing into a joke.我尽量做到对整件事一笑置之。 ■ transform [transitive] to completely change the appearance or character of sth, especially so that it is better; to change the form of sth 使（外观或性质）彻底改变（尤指变好）；使（形态）转变◆A new colour scheme will transform your bedroom.新的配色将使你的卧室焕然一新。◆It was an event that would transform my life.那是一件能彻底改变我一生的事。◆The photochemical reactions transform the light into electrical impulses.光化反应使光变为电脉冲。ⓘ In everyday English, transform usually suggests that the change has been particularly dramatic; in scientific contexts transform does not necessarily refer to a dramatic change. 在日常用语中，transform通常意味着发生富有戏剧性的变化；在科学语境中，transform并不一定指发生戏剧性的变化。▸ transformation /ˌtrænsfəˈmeɪʃn; NAmE ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃn/ noun [countable, uncountable] (especially written) ◆The country's transformation from dictatorship to democracy has been peaceful.这个国家从独裁向民主的转型是和平进行的。◆What a transformation! You look great.真是判若两人！你看上去棒极了。■ convert /kənˈvɜːt; NAmE kənˈvɜːrt/ [transitive, intransitive] to change or make sth change from one form, purpose or system to another; to be able to be changed from one form, purpose, or system to another （使在形态、用途或系统上）转变，转换，转化；可转变为◆The hotel is going to be converted into a nursing home.那家旅馆将被改建成私人疗养院。◆Hot water is converted to electricity by a turbine.涡轮将热水转变成电能。◆We've converted from coal to gas central heating.我们已由燃煤改换成燃气集中供暖。◆We need a sofa that converts into a bed.我们需要一个可改作床用的沙发。ⓘ Convert is often used to talk about changing old buildings to make them suitable for people to live in. * convert常指改变旧建筑物，使其适合人居住◆to convert a church / farm buildings / a barn / a house / stables / a mill (into sth)改建教堂／农场建筑／谷仓／房子／马厩／工厂（成⋯）◆They live in a converted church / barn / mill.他们住在一个由教堂／谷仓／工厂改建而成的房子里。 Convert is often used without an object to talk about changing from one type of service to another. * convert常不带宾语，指从一种服务类型转向另一种◆All homes must convert to digital TV by 2012, when the analogue signal will be switched off.到2012年，所有家庭必须转为使用数字电视，届时模拟信号将会关闭。It is also used to talk about changing money from one currency to another, or changing the way money is held. * convert亦可指兑换货币或改变持有金钱的方式◆to convert securities into shares将证券转换成股票 see also conversion ⇨ change noun 2 , convertible ⇨ flexible 1 ■ change [intransitive, transitive] (always used with into or from and to 总是与into、from和to连用) to pass or make sb/sth pass from one state or form into another （使状态或形态）变换，改变，变成◆Caterpillars change into butterflies.毛虫变成蝴蝶。◆The lights changed from red to green.交通灯已由红变绿。◆With a wave of her wand, she changed the frog into a handsome prince.她魔杖一挥，把青蛙变成了英俊的王子。NOTE 辨析 Turn or change? Change is only used in cases where sth changes naturally, automatically or by magic (although you can also use turn in these cases). Change is not usually used when people use their effort or skill to change one thing or situation into sth different, or when circumstances change a situation. * change仅用于某物自然、自动或被施魔法而变化的情形（尽管在这些情况下也可使用turn）。人们经过努力或用技能达成改变或环境改变某种情况时，通常不用change◆There are plans to change the old station into a hotel. ◆I managed to change the whole thing into a joke. ◆A minor disagreement has changed into a major crisis. ■ translate [transitive, intransitive] (rather formal) to change sth, or to be changed, into a different form 使转变；变为◆It's time to translate words into action.是把言语化为行动的时候了。◆I hope all the hard work will translate into profits.我希望所有的辛勤劳动都会有回报。◆Most attempts to translate Shakespeare to the small screen (= television) are not successful.通过电视演绎莎士比亚作品的尝试大多不成功。ⓘ Translate is often used when people are talking about wanting to get good results. * translate常用于人们希望改变以取得好结果的情形◆You need to translate your ideas into practice / your enthusiasm into success.你需要将你的想法付诸实践／将你的热情转化为成功。It is also often used when people are talking about how easy or difficult it is to produce the same thing using a different medium, for example producing a play (which is meant for the theatre) on television, or about adopting a system in a different place. * translate亦常用于人们谈论用不同的方法制作同样东西的难易，例如将一部舞台剧搬上电视荧屏，或将某制度搬到另一地◆I'm not sure how well the American system would translate to a European context.我不知道美国的制度在欧洲的环境下是否合适。 ■ evolve /iˈvɒlv; NAmE iˈvɑːlv/ [intransitive, transitive] (biology 生物) (of plants or animals) to develop gradually over many generations from a simple form to a more complicated one （动植物）进化，进化形成◆The three species evolved from a single ancestor.这三个物种是从同一祖先进化而来的。◆The dolphin has evolved a highly developed jaw.海豚已经进化形成高度发达的下颌。 see also evolve ⇨ develop 1 ▸ evolution /ˌiːvəˈluːʃn, ˌevəˈluːʃn/ noun [uncountable] ◆the evolution of the human species人类的进化■ mutate /mjuːˈteɪt; NAmE ˈmjuːteɪt/ [intransitive, transitive] (biology 生物 or written) to develop or make sth develop a new form or structure, because of a genetic change; to change into a new form （因基因变化而）使变异，使突变；转变；转换◆We are studying the ability of the virus to mutate into new forms.我们正在研究病毒变种的能力。◆Scientists have been able to replace the mutated gene with a normal one.科学家已经能做到用正常基因替换变异的基因。◆Rhythm and blues mutated into rock and roll.节奏蓝调演变成了摇滚乐。ⓘ A genetic change is one that is connected with the units in the cells of a living thing that control its physical characteristics. Mutate is used by writers, either to describe a gradual change into sth unpleasant * genetic change指遗传基因的改变。mutate是书面用语，一是用来描述逐渐朝令人不悦的方向转变◆to mutate into a monster / a writhing, biting snake / rotting vegetation变成怪物／扭动着咬人的蛇／腐烂的植物or to describe a change that seems to take place gradually by itself, often in a strange or unexplained way. 二是用来描述怪异而无从解释的自身的逐渐改变◆Memories had mutated into bizarre myths.回忆已经变成离奇的神话。 ▸ mutation noun [uncountable, countable] ◆These cells have been affected by mutation.这些细胞已经受到突变的影响。◆The disease is caused by genetic mutations.这种疾病是由基因突变所致。■ metamorphose /ˌmetəˈmɔːfəʊz; NAmE ˌmetəˈmɔːrfoʊz/ [intransitive] (formal) to change into sth completely different, especially over a period of time （尤指经过一段时间）发生质变，蜕变◆The caterpillar will eventually metamorphose into a butterfly.毛虫最终将蜕变成蝴蝶。◆She had metamorphosed from an awkward schoolgirl into a beautiful woman.她从一个笨拙别扭的女生蜕变成美女。▸ metamorphosis noun [countable, uncountable] ◆ (formal) We studied the metamorphosis of a caterpillar into a butterfly.我们研究了从毛虫到蝴蝶的蜕变。 |