to grow
01
成长, 长大
to get larger and taller and become an adult over time
Intransitive
例子
Our puppy will grow into a big dog one day.
我们的小狗有一天会长大成为一只大狗。
I ca n't believe how fast my nephew is growing.
我无法相信我的侄子成长得如此之快。
1.1
生长, 成长
(of a plant) to naturally exist and develop
Intransitive: to grow
例子
Roses can grow beautifully in this climate.
玫瑰可以在这种气候下美丽地生长。
This vine will grow up the trellis if you let it.
如果你让它，这藤蔓会沿着棚架生长。
1.2
生长, 变长
(of hair, nails, etc.) to develop or become longer
Intransitive
例子
If a lizard 's tail is amputated, a new tail will grow.
如果蜥蜴的尾巴被截断，新的尾巴会长出来。
Her hair grew to shoulder length over the summer.
夏天里，她的头发长到了肩膀的长度。
1.3
种植, 使生长
to cause a plant to develop and give fruit or flowers
Transitive: to grow a plant
例子
She grows beautiful roses in her garden.
她在花园里种植美丽的玫瑰。
This region is known for growing apples.
这个地区以种植苹果而闻名。
1.4
让...生长, 使...生长
to let one's hair, nail, etc. become longer
Transitive: to grow one's hair or nail
例子
He decided to let his beard grow for a few months.
他决定让他的胡子长几个月。
She 's growing her nails for a special event.
她为了一个特别的活动正在留长指甲。
02
增长, 增加
to become greater in size, amount, number, or quality
Intransitive
例子
The company 's profits continue to grow steadily.
公司的利润继续稳步增长。
We expect the demand for our products to grow.
我们预计对我们产品的需求会增长。
例子
Sarah grew increasingly confident as she practiced public speaking.
莎拉在练习公开演讲时变得越来越自信。
With each setback, Mark grew more determined to succeed.
每一次挫折，马克都变得更加决心要成功。
3.1
成长, 进步
(of people) to acquire and improve a specific skill or quality
Intransitive
例子
Learning new languages can help you grow intellectually.
学习新语言可以帮助你在智力上成长。
By attending workshops, she plans to grow professionally.
通过参加研讨会，她计划在专业上成长。
词汇树
grower
growing
growing
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