growth

• 名词，指尺寸、数量、价值或程度的增加，或指事物发展、成长的过程。

A noun referring to the process of increasing in size, amount, value, or development.

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1. Increase in size or amountA2formal

   The process of increasing in physical size, quantity, or value.

   增长

   • The growth of the plant was remarkable after the rain.
   • Economic growth has slowed down this quarter.
   • The company experienced rapid growth in its first year.

   同义词augmentationdevelopmentenlargementexpansionextensionincreasemultiplicationproliferation

   反义词contractiondeclinedecreasereductionshrinkage

2. Development or maturationB1formal

   The process of developing or maturing physically, mentally, or emotionally.

   成长

   • Proper nutrition is essential for a child's growth.
   • Personal growth often comes from facing challenges.
   • The growth of her skills as a musician was impressive.

   同义词advancementdevelopmentevolutionformationmaturationprogress

   反义词declinedegenerationregression

3. Medical growthB2formalmedical

   An abnormal mass of tissue, such as a tumor or cyst.

   肿物

   • The doctor found a small growth on her lung.
   • The biopsy confirmed that the growth was benign.
   • He underwent surgery to remove the growth.

   同义词cystexcrescencelumpmalignancyneoplasmswellingtumor