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evolve
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1 [I, Tn] (fml 文) (cause to) develop naturally and (usu) gradually (使)逐渐形成
The American constitution was planned; the British constitution evolved. 美国宪法是精心制定的, 英国宪法是约定俗成的.
He has evolved a new theory after many years of research. 他经过多年的研究, 逐渐总结出了新的理论.
2 [I] (biology 生) (of plants, animals, etc) gradually develop from a simple form to a more complex one (指植物、 动物等)进化
Many Victorians were shocked by the notion that Man had evolved from lower forms of life. 在维多利亚时代, 许多人对於人是由低级生物进化而来的见解大为震惊.
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