Old English, present participle adjective from grow (v.). Growing season is attested from 1729; growing pains by 1752.
growing (n.)
late 14c., "a gradual increase, action of causing to increase," verbal noun from grow (v.). Meaning "that which has grown, a crop" is from 1540s. Dialectal growsome "tending to make things grow" is from 1570s.
权威例句
1. The turning point in the process of growing up is when you discover the core of strength within you that survives all hurt.
当你从内心深处找到一种可以忍受一切痛苦的坚强力量时,你的成长历程就会出现飞跃。
2. Behind the mocking laughter lurks a growing sense of unease.
嘲笑声的背后潜伏着一种越来越强烈的不安。
3. McKay walked slowly toward this screen, feeling a growing tenseness.
麦凯缓缓地朝这个屏幕走来,每走一步心情都更加紧张。
4. There have been growing signs of a ra-pprochement with Vietnam.
同越南恢复友好关系的迹象越来越明显了。
5. The interview reflected a growing rift between the President and the government.