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单词 overmature
释义

overmature

adjective

over·​ma·​ture ˌō-vər-mə-ˈchu̇r How to pronounce overmature (audio)
-ˈchər,
 also  -ˈtu̇r,
-ˈtyu̇r
: past the age or condition of maturity: such as
a
: beyond the stage of desirable or optimal development or productivity
overmature wax beans
The older the better as far as nuthatches view it. Their favorite trees are "overmature" ones: aging and touched with decay, filled with nest holes and insects … Rick Marsi
b
: past the middle portion of a cycle of erosion
overmature rocks
overmaturity
ˌō-vər-mə-ˈchu̇r-ə-tē How to pronounce overmature (audio)
-ˈchər-
 also  -ˈtu̇r-
-ˈtyu̇r-
noun
The squash is very tender and should be handled with care to prevent skin cuts and bruising. Avoid purchasing any with … a dull, shriveled skin, which is a sign of overmaturity. Tammy Algood

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

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