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adolescent

释义

adolescent

adjective

UK /ˌædəˈles(ə)nt/

1
changing into a young man or woman
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe children
adolescent
bad
big
2
silly, and considered typical of a young person
adolescent humour
Synonyms and related words
Crazy or silly
crazy
silly
ridiculous
3
relating to the period of adolescence
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe children
adolescent
bad
big

adolescent

adjective

US /ˌædəˈles(ə)nt/

1
changing into a young man or woman
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe children
adolescent
bad
big
2
silly, and considered typical of a young person
adolescent humor
Synonyms and related words
Crazy or silly
crazy
silly
ridiculous
3
relating to the period of adolescence
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe children
adolescent
bad
big

adolescent

noun countable

UK /ˌædəˈles(ə)nt/

Word Forms

singular	adolescent
plural	adolescents

1
a boy or girl who is changing into a young man or woman. The physical changes that take place at this time are known as puberty. An adolescent between the ages of 13 and 19 is called a teenager
Adolescents may need reassurance that their parents still love them.
Synonyms and related words
General words for child and types of child
adolescent
a growing lad/boy/girl
bairn

adolescent

noun countable

US /ˌædəˈles(ə)nt/

Word Forms

singular	adolescent
plural	adolescents

1
a boy or girl who is changing into a young man or woman. The physical changes that take place at this time are known as puberty. An adolescent between the ages of 13 and 19 is called a teenager
Adolescents may need reassurance that their parents still love them.
Synonyms and related words
General words for child and types of child
adolescent
a growing boy/girl
bairn

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