underdeveloped
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/ˌʌndərdɪˈveləpt/
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/ˌʌndədɪˈveləpt/
not fully grown or advanced, especially in industry and living standards
The underdeveloped region lacked modern hospitals and schools.
這個欠發達地區缺乏現代化的醫院和學校。