adj. (-turer; -turest) 1.(有机体)熟的,成熟的;(精神、智力)圆熟的,发育完全的。 2.(葡萄酒等)酿成的。 3.成年人的;【地质学;地理学】壮年的。 4.仔细考虑过的,慎重的;贤明的。 5.(票据等)已到期的。 短语和例子 the mature age [years] (能辨是非的)成熟年龄。 a mature plan 慎重的计划。 vt. 使熟;使成熟;完成;慎重拟定(计划等)。 vi. 熟,成熟;(票据等)到期。 Wine and judgement mature with age. 酒陈味醇,人老识深。 adv. -ly ,-ness n.
(of birds) having developed feathers or plumage; often used in combination 同义词:fledged,
having reached full natural growth or development; "a mature cell"
characteristic of maturity; "mature for her age"
fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used; "ripe peaches"; "full-bodied mature wines" 同义词:ripe,
fully considered and perfected; "mature plans" 同义词:matured,
cause to ripen and discharge pus; "The oil suppurates the pustules" 同义词:suppurate,
grow old or older; "She aged gracefully"; "we age every day--what a depressing thought!"; "Young men senesce" 同义词:senesce, age, get on, maturate,
cause to ripen or develop fully; "The sun ripens the fruit"; "Age matures a good wine" 同义词:ripen,
develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation; "He matured fast"; "The child grew fast" 同义词:maturate, grow,
become due for repayment; "These bonds mature in 2005"
develop and work out fully in one''s mind; "I need to mature my thoughts"
Mature is the adjectival form of maturity, which has several meanings.
例句与用法
1.
She had matured into an exquisite woman . 她已经长成一个俊俏的女郎。
2.
The spirit is allowed to mature in oakwood . 将酒盛在栎木器内酿熟。
3.
The barley has less straw, and it matures earlier . 大麦茎叶少,成熟早。
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The season developed and matured . 风光流转,由平淡变成了绚烂。
5.
Mould a child into a mature adult . 把孩子造就为成熟的成年人。
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Time wore on, and spring matured . 时间慢慢地过去,春色已浓。
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The plan had been matured by deerslayer . 杀鹿人事先对行动方案作了周密考虑。
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He had matured in a different atmosphere . 他是在一个不同的环境里成长起来的。
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She was placid and puffy and mature . 她娴静、丰满、成熟。
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She longed for companionship that was more mature . 她渴望与比较成熟的人交往。