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.
One half of his money and his goods shall be given to the city of Venice and the other half shall be given to the person he has tried to kill.
他的钱和财产的一半必须给威尼斯城,另一半必须给他企图杀害的人。
Next, if it is not a story, get an idea of the organization of the book. Read the back cover and the introduction. Look at the pictures and the short texts below them. Turn to the front of the book and look at the contents. This way you can decide whether