developed
/dɪˈveləpt/ (bre, ipa) · /dɪˈveləpt/ (ame, ipa) · /di-ˈve-ləpt dē-/ (ame, mw)
developed — 形容詞
- developedpositive
- more developedcomparative
- most developedsuperlative
1. At a stage where something has been made stronger, more useful, or more complex,
先進的
經發展而變得強大或高效的
At a stage where something has been made stronger, more useful, or more complex, typically through steady improvement over time.
Hedgehogs have a highly developed sense of smell that helps them find food at night.
刺蝟擁有高度發達的嗅覺，能幫助牠們在夜間找到食物。
collocation: highly developed sense of [ability]
Élise's company uses a developed software system to automatically sort customer feedback.
Élise 的公司使用一套先進的軟體系統來自動分類客戶意見。
collocation: developed software system
The new aircraft uses a more developed wing design, cutting fuel use by twenty percent.
新型飛機採用更先進的機翼設計，可將燃油消耗減少百分之二十。
Noa's piano skills are so developed she learns new pieces in under an hour.
Noa 的鋼琴技巧已發展到能在不到一小時內學會新曲子。
The athlete's developed muscles give him the power to lift three times his own weight.
那位運動員發達的肌肉讓他能舉起自己體重三倍的重量。
- advanced
Broader in scope — any kind of progress; 'developed' implies a process of gradual unfolding.
- sophisticated
Emphasises complexity and refinement; often used for technology rather than natural abilities.
- refined
Focuses on polish and subtle improvement; less about raw power and more about precision.
- basic
At an early or simple stage; opposite of having been improved over time.
- rudimentary
Only the most basic elements are in place; lacks the complexity of developed systems.
文法句型
developed + noun
so developed that + clause
highly/well/fully + developed
用法筆記
Commonly paired with intensifiers such as 'highly', 'well', or 'fully'. Often describes innate abilities (sense of smell, hearing), technical systems, or refined skills.
常見錯誤
2. A developed country or region has an advanced economy, modern industries, and a
已開發的
指經濟和工業高度發展的國家
A developed country or region has an advanced economy, modern industries, and a standard of living that is high for most of its population.
Most developed countries provide free primary education to all children.
大多數已開發國家為所有兒童提供免費的小學教育。
collocation: developed country/countries
Vivek moved to a developed nation where he could access better medical care.
Vivek 搬到一個已開發國家，在那裡他能獲得更好的醫療服務。
In developed economies, services such as banking and healthcare employ most workers.
在已開發經濟體中，銀行和醫療保健等服務業僱用了大部分勞動力。
The healthcare system in developed regions generally offers a wider range of treatments.
已開發地區的醫療保健系統通常提供更多元的治療方式。
Allison was surprised by how efficiently the developed country's public transport system operated.
Allison 對這個已開發國家大眾運輸系統的效率感到驚訝。
- industrialised
More specific — emphasises a strong manufacturing base; 'developed' includes infrastructure, education, and healthcare.
- advanced
Focuses on technological and scientific sophistication; can describe economies that are not necessarily fully developed in social indicators.
- wealthy
Refers only to financial resources; a wealthy country may lack the institutions of a developed one.
- developing
Currently undergoing industrialisation; not yet at the stage of a developed economy.
- underdeveloped
Lacking modern industries and infrastructure; a stronger and more critical term than 'developing'.
文法句型
developed + country/nation/economy/world
developed and developing + noun
用法筆記
Only used attributively before nouns such as 'country', 'nation', 'economy', or 'world'. Frequently contrasted with 'developing' or 'underdeveloped' in discussions of global inequality.