grow/ grəu /

1.vi.[plant] [ tree+] 
生长

the oak tree growing at the end of the lane
长在小巷尽头的橡树
2.vi.[person] [ animal+] 
长大

He's grown a lot since I last saw him.
自从我上次见他,他长大了许多。
3.vi.[hair] [ nails+] 


4.vi.[amount] [ feeling] [ problem+] 
(increase) 扩大

Their influence is steadily growing.
他们的影响在稳步扩大。
5.vi.[economy] [ business+] 
发展

6.vt.[+flowers] [ vegetables] 
栽种

I'm growing leeks in my garden.
我在花园里种韭葱。
7.vt.[+beard] [ hair] 


I've decided to grow my hair.
我决定留头发。
to grow (by) 20cm
长了20厘米
to grow by 10%
增长10%
to grow rich/old/impatient
变富/变老/变得不耐烦