evolving

/ɪˈvɒlv/ (bre, ipa) · [ɪvˈɑlvɪŋ] /ɪˈvɑːlv/ (ame, ipa) · [ɪvˈɑlvɪŋ] /i-ˈvälv -ˈvȯlv, ē- also -ˈväv or -ˈvȯv/ (ame, mw)

evolving — verb

  • evolvingpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • evolvings3rd person singular
  • evolvinging-ing form
  • evolvingedpast simple

1. to change or develop slowly over a long period, usually from a simpler state int

1.動詞及物 / 不及物B2
釋義

to change or develop slowly over a long period, usually from a simpler state into something more complex or better

例句

Local restaurants are evolving their menus to offer more plant-based dishes.

transitive use: evolve + object + to-infinitive

Dr. Chen tracked how the immune system evolved over thousands of years.

evolve + over [time period] for gradual change

同義詞
  • develop

    The closest general synonym; 'develop' can be slower or faster, while 'evolve' always implies a slow, gradual process

  • progress

    Suggests improvement towards a goal, while 'evolve' can describe any gradual change, not necessarily better

  • transform

    Implies a more dramatic, complete change in form or nature than 'evolve'

  • mature

    Focuses on reaching a final, developed state, while 'evolve' emphasises the ongoing process

反義詞
  • stagnate

    To stop changing or growing, the opposite of the forward movement in 'evolve'

  • regress

    To return to an earlier, less developed state

文法句型

evolve + from [X] + into [Y]

evolve + over [time period]

be evolving + [adverb]

用法筆記

Common in both scientific contexts (biological evolution of species) and general contexts (gradual change of ideas, systems, skills, or styles).

常見錯誤

❌The company is evolving a new product in six months.
✅The company is developing a new product in six months.
💡'Evolve' describes slow, gradual change, not short-term creation.
❌The weather evolved from sunny to rainy.
✅The weather changed from sunny to rainy.
💡'Evolve' implies long-term or systematic development, not rapid or random change.