growing

• 指在大小、数量或程度上不断增加或发展。

Describes something that is increasing in size, amount, or degree.

1. Relating to or suitable for growthB1formal

   Connected with the process of increasing in size, amount, or development.

   生长的

   • The plant needs a growing environment with plenty of sunlight.
   • Children require a growing diet rich in nutrients.
   • The company is in a growing phase, expanding its operations.

   同义词burgeoningdevelopingexpandingincreasingmounting

2. Increasing in size or amountA2formal

   Becoming larger or more numerous over time.

   不断增长的

   • There is a growing demand for renewable energy.
   • The growing population puts pressure on resources.
   • She felt a growing sense of excitement as the event approached.

   同义词burgeoningexpandingincreasingintensifyingmountingswelling

   反义词decreasingdiminishingshrinkingwaning

• 名词，指生物体由简单到复杂的发展过程，或指从熔体中生长半导体晶体等技术性培育过程。

A noun referring to the biological process of an organism developing from a simple to a more complex form, or the technical process of producing semiconductor crystals from a molten state.

不可数

1. Biological developmentB1formal

   The natural process by which a living organism increases in size and complexity over time.

   生物生长

   • The growing of a seedling into a mature tree takes many years.
   • Proper nutrition is essential for the healthy growing of children.
   • Scientists study the molecular mechanisms involved in the growing of cells.
   • The growing of a butterfly from a caterpillar is a remarkable transformation.

   同义词developmentgrowthmaturationontogenesisontogeny

2. Crystal productionC1formaltechnical

   The industrial process of forming semiconductor crystals through controlled solidification from a molten state.

   晶体生长

   • The growing of silicon crystals is a critical step in manufacturing integrated circuits.
   • Temperature gradients must be precisely controlled during the growing of gallium arsenide crystals.
   • New techniques have improved the quality of crystal growing for photovoltaic cells.
   • The laboratory specializes in the growing of large sapphire crystals for optical applications.

   同义词crystallizationsolidification

• 动词，指在大小、数量、程度或发展上随时间增加或变得更大、更多、更成熟。

A verb used to indicate the process of increasing in size, quantity, or development over time.

不规则动词

1. Increase in sizeA1formal

   To become larger or bigger in size, quantity, or degree.

   生长

   • The plants grow quickly in spring.
   • The company grew rapidly over the years.
   • Her hair grows about an inch per month.

   同义词burgeonenlargeexpandincreasemultiplyproliferateswell

   反义词decreasediminishshrink

2. Develop or matureA1formal

   To develop or change over time, often from young to adult.

   成长

   • Children grow up so fast.
   • He grew into a responsible adult.
   • The economy grew steadily during the decade.

   同义词advanceagedevelopevolvematureprogressripen

   反义词atrophydeclineregressstuntwither

3. Cultivate plantsA2formal

   To cause plants to grow by caring for them.

   种植植物

   • Farmers grow wheat in this region.
   • She grows vegetables in her backyard garden.
   • They grow coffee beans on the hillside.

   同义词cultivatefarmnurtureplantraisetend

短语动词变体grow overgrow up