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mature

英[mə'tʃʊə] 美[mə'tʃʊr]
  • adj. 成熟的;充分考虑的;到期的;成年人的
  • vi. 成熟;到期
  • vt. 使…成熟;使…长成;慎重作出

英英释意


1. develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation;
"He matured fast"
"The child grew fast"
2. develop and work out fully in one's mind;
"I need to mature my thoughts"
3. become due for repayment;
"These bonds mature in 2005"
4. cause to ripen or develop fully;
"The sun ripens the fruit"
"Age matures a good wine"
5. grow old or older;
"She aged gracefully"
"we age every day--what a depressing thought!"
"Young men senesce"
6. cause to ripen and discharge pus;
"The oil suppurates the pustules"