词汇 | mature |
释义 | mature (verb) mature 3 ENTRIES FOUND: mature (adjective) mature (verb) mature student (noun) 1 mature /məˈtuɚ/ /məˈtʃuɚ/ adjective maturer; maturest 1 mature /məˈtuɚ/ /məˈtʃuɚ/ adjective maturer; maturest Learner's definition of MATURE [or more mature; most mature] 1 : having or showing the mental and emotional qualities of an adult(心理上)成熟的 We were surprised by how mature [=adult] she had become.她变得如此成熟,这令我们感到惊奇。 She's very mature for her age.她年龄不大,却很成熟。 He has a mature outlook on life.他具有成熟的人生观。 His parents didn't think he was mature enough to live on his own.他的父母认为他还不够成熟,不可以独立生活。 — opposite immature 2 a : having a fully grown or developed body : grown to full size(身体发育)成熟的 The dog will stand three feet tall when (it has become) mature. [=when it has matured]这只狗长大后会有三英尺高。 Their bodies were mature, but they still behaved like children.他们的身体发育成熟了,但行为却还像孩子。 mature [=adult] animals成年动物 mature trees/leaves成熟的树木/树叶 the dog's mature size [=the dog's size when it is fully grown]这只狗发育成熟后的个头 sexually mature [=old enough or developed enough to produce a baby]性成熟 — opposite immature b : having reached a final or desired state熟的 a mature wine/cheese酿好的葡萄酒;熟乳酪 — opposite immature c : not young : middle-aged or older中老年的 airline discounts for mature travelers [=for senior citizens who travel; for old people who travel]老年旅客的航班折扣 a man of mature years [=an older man]上了年纪的男人 3 a : based on careful thought审慎考虑的;深思熟虑的 a mature plan周全的计划 After/On mature reflection, he concluded that he had been mistaken.深刻思考后,他推断出自己被人误解了。 b : showing the highest level of skill that a person develops技艺精湛的 an artist's mature work/style艺术家技术精湛的作品/成熟的风格 4 finance : having reached the time when an amount of money (such as money for a government bond or an insurance policy) must be paid : due for payment(公债、保单等)到期的 The bond becomes mature in 10 years.这种公债10年后到期。 — maturely adverb They acted maturely and responsibly.他们办事老练,且有责任心。 2 mature /məˈtuɚ/ /məˈtʃuɚ/ verb matures; matured; maturing 2 mature /məˈtuɚ/ /məˈtʃuɚ/ verb matures; matured; maturing Learner's definition of MATURE [no object] : to become mature成熟;长成: such as a : to become fully developed in the body and mind(身心发育)成熟 Girls mature earlier than boys both physically and mentally.女孩的身心发育要比男孩早一些。 — often + into He matured into a kind and intelligent young man.他成长为一个既富有同情心又聪明的年轻人。 b : to continue developing to a desired level不断发展;逐渐展现 Her talent is maturing slowly.她的天赋正在慢慢展现。 Wine and cheese mature with age.葡萄酒和乳酪会因年久变得醇香。 c finance : to become due for payment到期 The bond matures in 10 years.这种公债10年后到期。 |
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