developed

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developed — 形容詞

  • developedpositive
  • more developedcomparative
  • most developedsuperlative

1. At a stage where something has been made stronger, more useful, or more complex,

1.形容詞B2
釋義

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.

例句

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

常見搭配
  • developed sense
  • developed system
  • developed technology
  • developed muscles
  • developed skill
  • developed technique
同義詞
  • 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.

反義詞
  • 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

I bought a developed computer yesterday.
I bought a more powerful computer yesterday.
'developed' describes refinement through improvement over time, not simply 'new' or 'better'.

2. A developed country or region has an advanced economy, modern industries, and a

2.形容詞B1
釋義

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.

例句

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。

常見搭配
  • developed country
  • developed nation
  • developed economy
  • developed world
  • developed region
同義詞
  • 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.

反義詞
  • 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.

常見錯誤

She lives in a developed house near the river.
She lives in a modern house near the river.
'developed' before a noun refers to economic development of a country or region, not the condition of individual buildings.

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  • developed and developing