developing
adjective uk/dɪˈvel.ə.pɪŋ/ us/dɪˈvel.ə.pɪŋ/
B2 (尤指非洲、拉丁美洲或亚洲的国家或地区)发展中的
A developing country or area of the world is poorer and has less advanced industries, especially in Africa, Latin America, or Asia.
the developing world/countries/nations 发展中国家
[ before noun ]成长的,发育的;发展的
growing or becoming stronger or more advanced
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- The World Bank is being urged to write off debts from developing countries.
- Helping to alleviate poverty in developing countries also helps to reduce environmental destruction.
- I signed a petition in support of the campaign to end the marketing of baby milk in developing countries.
- The standard of living in many developing countries is low.
- In a number of developing countries, war has been an additional impediment to progress.