evolve
UK [ɪ'vɒlv] US [-'vɑ:lv] verb intransitive or transitive
ADVANCED
■to develop gradually, or to cause something or someone to develop gradually （使）逐步发展；（使）逐步演变；（使）逐渐形成；（使）进化•Humans evolved from apes.人类是由猿进化而来的。 •The company has evolved over the years into a multi-million dollar organization.这间公司在几年内逐步发展成为一间拥有几百万美元资产的大企业。 •Bacteria are evolving resistance to antibiotics.细菌正逐渐对抗生素产生抵抗力。 |