| 单词 | mature |
| 释义 | mature —mature /məˈtjʊər/ aep /-ˈtʊr/ /məˈtjʊər/ aep /-ˈtʊr/ verb (DEVELOP MENTALLY) ↑Verb Endings for mature 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 immatureF0 [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 betterverb [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 winemakingverb [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 immatureverb [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 moneyadjective (FOOD) ► F0 having a flavour that is completely developed: » Do you prefer mild or mature cheddar?Thesaurus+: ↑Various qualities of foodThesaurus+: ↑Flavours and tastesadjective (LIKE AN ADULT) 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 immatureF0 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.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 immatureadjective SPECIALIZED (FINANCE) ► F0 A mature investment is ready to be paid.Thesaurus+: ↑Financial investments and the stock market |
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