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单词 mature
释义 mature

mature /məˈtjʊər/ aep /-ˈtʊr/ /məˈtjʊər/ aep /-ˈtʊr/

verb (DEVELOP MENTALLY) ↑Verb Endings for mature
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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
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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
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
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
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
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
adjective (LIKE AN ADULT)
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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
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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
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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.
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
adjective SPECIALIZED (FINANCE)
F0 A mature investment is ready to be paid.Thesaurus+: ↑Financial investments and the stock market
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