신체나 지능 등을 충분히 발육시키지 못하거나 발달이 미흡한 상태로 두다.
To fail to grow or develop to a full, normal, or optimal extent.
예문:
"Inadequate nutrition during early childhood can underdevelop a person's cognitive potential."
"The lack of sunlight caused the indoor plants to underdevelop compared to those in the garden."
국가나 지역의 자원 또는 경제적 잠재력을 충분히 활용하거나 개발하지 않다.
To fail to exploit or utilize the economic resources or potential of a region or country.
예문:
"Critics argue that colonial policies were designed to underdevelop the local industries of the occupied territories."
"The government's failure to invest in infrastructure will continue to underdevelop the rural provinces."
사진 인화나 필름 현상 시 시간이나 온도가 부족하여 이미지를 희미하게 처리하다.
To process a photographic film or print for an insufficient amount of time or at too low a temperature.
예문:
"If you underdevelop the film, the resulting negatives will lack the necessary contrast and detail."
"The artist intentionally chose to underdevelop the prints to create a ghostly, ethereal effect."