mature
[mə'tjuə]
adj.成熟的, (保单)到期的, 考虑周到的
v.成熟, 长成
例句与用法:
Oh, grow up! ie Behave in a more mature way.
噢,别那麽不懂事了(表现得成熟些吧)!
As they mature, many young radicals mellow into a more tolerant attitude towards life and society.
随着逐渐成熟,许多年轻的激进分子对 生活和社会渐持较为宽容的态度。
A fully grown, mature organism.
成体,完全发育成熟的有机体
His character has greatly matured in the years.
这些年他的性格已大大成熟。
She matured her novel by constant revision.
她不断修改自己的小说以使其趋于完善。
词形变化:
副词: maturely | 形容词比较级: maturer | 形容词最高级: maturest | 名词: matureness | 动词过去式: matured | 动词过去分词: matured | 动词现在分词: maturing | 动词第三人称单数: matures |
详细释义:
a.
1. 成熟的; 酿熟的
This is the most mature of his plays.
这是他最成熟的一部剧作。
2. 成年人的
She has the figure of a mature woman.
她有成年女性的体型。
3. 稳重的; 慎重的, 周到的
Can't you behave in a mature way?
你的举止不能稳重一点吗?
4. (票据等)到期的; 应支付的
vi.
1. 变成熟; 长成; 酿成
Wine and judgement mature with age.
酒陈味香, 人老识深。
2. (票据等)到期
Your deposit matures on April 3rd.
你的存款四月三日到期。
vt.
1. 使成熟; 使长成
Her responsibilities matured her at an early age.
她肩负的责任使她早熟。
2. 慎重作出; 使完善
He matured his plans for the long trip.
他为这次长途旅行仔细地作了计划。