英语词汇“mature”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词	mature
释义	mature —mature /məˈtjʊə^r/ aep /-ˈtʊr/ /məˈtjʊə^r/ aep /-ˈtʊr/ Ⅰ verb (DEVELOP MENTALLY) ↑Verb Endings for mature 1 F0 [I or T] to become more developed mentally and emotionally and behave in a responsible way: » Girls are said to mature faster than boys.» He matured a lot while he was at college.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Physically and mentally mature and immature 2 F0 [I] If ideas, opinions, etc. mature, they reach an advanced or developed state: » It took several years for her ideas to mature.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Making progress and advancing , ↑Becoming better Ⅱ verb [I or T] (FOOD) ↑Verb Endings for mature ► F0 to make food and wine old enough for the flavour to have developed completely: » The wine has been matured in oak vats.» The cheese is left to mature for two years.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Preparing food , ↑Preparing food using heatThesaurus⁺: ↑Wines and winemaking Ⅲ verb [I] (GROW PHYSICALLY) ↑Verb Endings for mature ► F0 to become completely grown physically: » Humans take longer to mature than most other animals.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Physically and mentally mature and immature Ⅳ verb [I] _SPECIALIZED (FINANCE) ↑Verb Endings for mature ► F0 If an insurance agreement or an investment matures, it becomes ready to be paid: » The policy matures after 15 years.Thesaurus⁺: ↑InsuranceThesaurus⁺: ↑Investing money Ⅴ adjective (FOOD) ► F0 having a flavour that is completely developed: » Do you prefer mild or mature cheddar?Thesaurus⁺: ↑Various qualities of foodThesaurus⁺: ↑Flavours and tastes Ⅵ adjective (LIKE AN ADULT) 1 B2 Mature people behave like adults in a way that shows they are well developed emotionally: » He's very mature for his age.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Physically and mentally mature and immature 2 F0 A mature decision is one that is made after a lot of careful thought: » Upon mature reflection, we find the accused guilty.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Wise and sensible • • • Extra Examples:» The interview showed her as a self-assured and mature student.» Can we discuss this in a mature manner?» She's much more mature than her brother.» I thought his speech was very gracious and mature.» I wish Billy would be a bit more mature. Ⅶ adjective (PHYSICALLY GROWN) ► F0 completely grown physically: » a mature adult» sexually mature» Mature male gorillas have silver-grey hairs on their backs.» mature oak treesThesaurus⁺: ↑Physically and mentally mature and immature Ⅷ adjective _SPECIALIZED (FINANCE) ► F0 A mature investment is ready to be paid.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Financial investments and the stock market
随便看	be in the altogether be in the bag be in the ballpark be in the black be in the clear be in the dark be in the driving seat be in the family way be in the first flush of be in the front line be in the general interest be in the grip of sth be in the groove be in the hole be in the know be in the land of nod be in the land of the living be in the loop/be out of the loop be in the middle of sth be in the money be in the mood be in the nature of things be in the news be in the pay of sb be in the process of doing sth

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