underdeveloped
/ˌʌndədɪˈveləpt/ (bre, ipa) · [ˌʌndɚdɪvˈɛləpt] /ˌʌndərdɪˈveləpt/ (ame, ipa) · [ˌʌndɚdɪvˈɛləpt] /ˌən-dər-di-ˈve-ləpt How to pronounce underdeveloped (audio)/ (ame, mw)
underdeveloped — 形容詞
- underdevelopedpositive
- more underdevelopedcomparative
- most underdevelopedsuperlative
1. used especially for a country or region with little industry and too few roads,
欠發達的
國家地區缺乏現代基建
used especially for a country or region with little industry and too few roads, hospitals, or other basic public services.
Many villages in the underdeveloped region still share one small clinic.
許多村子在這個欠發達地區仍共用一間小診所。
underdeveloped + region
Elena taught in an underdeveloped area where buses stopped before sunset.
Elena 在一個公車天黑前就停駛的欠發達地區教書。
underdeveloped + area with weak transport
Aid workers said the underdeveloped island needed better water systems.
援助人員說，這座欠發達島嶼需要更好的供水系統。
Doctors left because the underdeveloped province lacked reliable hospital equipment.
醫生們離開了，因為那個欠發達省分缺乏可靠的醫院設備。
Obi grew up in an underdeveloped farming area with rough dirt roads.
Obi 在一個道路顛簸的欠發達農業地區長大。
- developing
More neutral and forward-looking, especially in formal discussion of economies.
- less developed
Formal phrase that stresses lower economic development without the same negative tone.
- impoverished
Focuses on poverty among people rather than on industry and infrastructure.
- developed
Describes countries or regions with advanced industry and strong public services.
- industrialized
Stresses the presence of large-scale industry.
- prosperous
Focuses more on wealth and success than on infrastructure itself.
文法句型
underdeveloped + country/region/area
be underdeveloped in basic services
用法筆記
Usually describes countries, regions, or public systems in discussions of economic and social conditions. Distinguish from sense 2, which can describe body parts, skills, plans, or drafts rather than whole places.
常見錯誤
2. describing a body part, ability, idea, or project that has not grown or progress
發展不足的
身體能力或計畫發展不夠完整
describing a body part, ability, idea, or project that has not grown or progressed enough yet.
The doctor said the baby's lungs were still underdeveloped at birth.
醫生說，那個嬰兒出生時肺部仍發展不足。
be underdeveloped at birth
Years away from school left Erik's reading skills underdeveloped.
多年沒上學，使 Erik 的閱讀能力發展不足。
leave + skills + underdeveloped
Sora felt shy because one arm looked underdeveloped after the accident.
Sora 因為那場意外後一隻手臂看起來發展不足而感到害羞。
After months indoors alone, the puppy's social skills were still underdeveloped.
那隻小狗長期獨自待在室內後，社交能力仍發展不足。
The first draft looked underdeveloped, so Lisa added clearer scenes.
第一版草稿看起來發展不足，所以 Lisa 加了更清楚的場景。
- immature
Can overlap for people or ideas, but often suggests emotional or mental lack of maturity.
- incomplete
Focuses on missing parts, not on weak growth over time.
- weak
A broader everyday word that stresses poor strength or ability rather than development.
- developed
Shows that growth or progress has reached a fuller stage.
- mature
Stresses full growth or readiness.
- well-formed
Often used when structure or shape has developed properly.
文法句型
underdeveloped + muscles/skills/plan
be underdeveloped at birth
用法筆記
Often used for body parts, abilities, ideas, or projects when growth or progress is incomplete. Distinguish from sense 1, which is mainly about countries or regions lacking basic infrastructure and services.