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develop

/dɪvɛləp/

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variant 1: developed
variant 2: developing

1 · verb

make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation

开发

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After simmering all afternoon, the soup developed a rich beef flavor.

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慢火炖了一下午，汤里有了浓郁的牛肉滋味。

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