of late years development 近年来发展
in of late years usage 近年来用法（书面）
changes of late years 近年来变化
trends of late years 近年来趋势
1. Of late years, technology has advanced rapidly.
近年来，科技发展迅速。
2. Of late years, many people have started working from home.
近年来，许多人开始在家办公。
3. Of late years, the city has become more modern.
近年来，这座城市变得更加现代化。
4. Of late years, environmental awareness has increased.
近年来，人们的环保意识提高了。
A: Have things changed in your country of late years?
A：近年来你们国家有什么变化吗？
B: Yes, of late years, the economy has improved a lot.
B：是的，近年来经济改善了很多。
1) 指最近几年时间段内的情况
2) 常用于正式或书面表达趋势变化
3) 强调从过去到现在的近期发展
1. 近些年来
e.g.
Of late years, education has changed greatly.
近年来，教育发生了巨大变化。
2. 最近几年期间
e.g.
Of late years, the weather has become warmer.
近年来天气变得更暖。
adverbial phrase
1. Referring to the recent years up to now, often used to describe changes or developments over a recent period of time.
Synonym: recently, in recent years