evolve
verb [ I or T ] uk/ɪˈvɒlv/ us/ɪˈvɑːlv/
C1 （使）逐步发展；（使）逐步演变；（使）逐渐形成；（使）进化
to develop gradually, or to cause something or someone to develop gradually
Did humans evolve from apes? 人类是由猿进化而来的吗？
The company has evolved over the years into a multi-million dollar organization. 该公司在数年内逐步发展成为一个拥有数百万美元资产的大企业。
Bacteria are evolving resistance to antibiotics. 细菌正逐渐对抗生素产生耐药性。
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- The exhibition will illustrate how life evolved from water.
- Each manager has left his or her own stamp on the way the company has evolved.
- The universe evolved from a densely packed primal inferno.
- Most languages are constantly evolving and changing, which is what keeps them alive.
- These animals have evolved all the necessary qualities to help them catch their prey.