underdeveloped

US /ˌʌn.də.dɚˈvel.əpt/
UK /ˌʌn.də.dɚˈvel.əpt/
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1.

发育不良的, 不成熟的

not fully developed or grown; immature

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The plant's roots were underdeveloped due to poor soil conditions.
由于土壤条件差，植物的根系发育不良。
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His social skills are still quite underdeveloped.
他的社交能力仍然相当不成熟。
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immaturerudimentarynascent
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developedmatureadvanced
2.

不发达的, 欠发达的

(of a country or region) not having a high level of economic development

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Many underdeveloped countries struggle with poverty and lack of infrastructure.
许多不发达国家都在与贫困和基础设施缺乏作斗争。
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The government is implementing policies to help underdeveloped regions.
政府正在实施政策以帮助不发达地区。
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developingless developedthird world
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developedadvancedindustrialized