mature
- v.(情感和认识)成熟;到期（应付款）;长成;充分发展;酿成;有判断力
- adj.成熟的;到期（应该支付）的;成年的，不再年轻的;发酵成熟的;酿成的;发育完全的;明白事理的;像成人似的
最高级： maturest 比较级： maturer 派生词： maturely adv. 过去式： matured 现在分词： maturing 过去分词： matured 第三人称单数： matures
mat- 成熟 + -ure 表名词
matureadj.
明智 sensible
明白事理的；成熟的；像成人似的
behaving in a sensible way, like an adult
Jane is very mature for her age.
简年龄不大，却很成熟。
a mature and sensible attitude
一副深谙世事的态度
成熟 fully grown
成熟的；发育完全的
fully grown and developed
sexually mature
性成熟的
a mature oak/eagle/elephant
成熟的橡树 / 鹰 / 象
葡萄酒；干酪 wine/cheese
发酵成熟的；酿成的
developed over a period of time to produce a strong, rich flavour
不再年轻 no longer young
（礼貌或幽默的说法）成年的，不再年轻的
used as a polite or humorous way of saying that sb is no longer young
clothes for the mature woman
成年妇女的服装
a man of mature years
中年人
艺术作品 work of art
成熟的；技艺精湛的；创作于晚年的
created late in an artist's life and showing great understanding and skill
保险单 insurance policy
到期（应该支付）的
ready to be paid
after thinking about sth carefully and for a long time
verb
成熟 become fully grown
成熟；长成
to become fully grown or developed
This particular breed of cattle matures early.
这一品种的牛发育成熟快。
Technology in this field has matured considerably over the last decade.
这一领域的技术经过过去十年的发展已经相当完善。
变得明智 become sensible
（情感和认识）成熟；有判断力
to develop emotionally and start to behave like a sensible adult
He has matured a great deal over the past year.
经过过去这一年，他成熟了许多。
提高技能 develop skill
使（技能或素质）成熟；充分发展
to fully develop a particular skill or quality
She has matured into one of the country's finest actresses.
她已经成长为这个国家一位最优秀的演员。
葡萄酒；干酪 wine/cheese
酿成；制成；发酵成熟
if wine, cheese, etc. matures or is matured , it develops over a period of time to produce a strong, rich flavour
保险单 insurance policy
到期（应付款）
to reach the date when it must be paid
These words all describe sb who has lived for a long time or that usually lives for a long time.以上各词均形容人年纪大、长寿。
having lived for a long time; no longer young 指年老、年纪大：
She's getting old─she's 75 next year.
她上年纪了，明年就75岁了。
( rather formal ) used as a polite word for ‘old’ old的委婉语，指年纪较大的、上了年纪的：
She is very busy caring for two elderly relatives.
她在忙着照顾两个年老的亲戚。
( formal ) very old 指年迈的、年老的：
Having aged relatives to stay in your house can be quite stressful.
年迈的亲戚住在家里有时压力相当大。
having a long life; lasting for a long time 指寿命长的、长寿的、经久耐用的、持久的：
Everyone in my family is exceptionally long-lived.
我们家每个人都特别长寿。
used as a polite or humorous way of saying that sb is no longer young 礼貌或幽默的说法，指某人已成年或不再年轻：
clothes for the mature woman
成年妇女的服装
mature
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VERB 长大(成人);发育成熟
When a child or young animal matures, it becomes an adult.You will learn what to expect as your child matures physically...
在孩子身体发育成熟时，你就知道会发生什么事了。
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VERB 成熟；完善
When something matures, it reaches a state of complete development.When the trees matured they were cut in certain areas...
在有些地方，树木长成后就会被砍掉。
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VERB (在性格、感情等方面)趋于成熟
If someone matures, they become more fully developed in their personality and emotional behaviour.Hopefully after three years at university I will have matured...
希望3年大学生活之后我能变成熟。
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ADJ-GRADED (性格、感情等方面)成熟的;明白事理的
If you describe someone as mature, you think that they are fully developed and balanced in their personality and emotional behaviour.They are emotionally mature and should behave responsibly...
他们在情感上已经成熟，应该负责任地行事。
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ADJ-GRADED (画家、作家、音乐家等的技艺、能力等)成熟的，炉火纯青的
If you describe the work of an artist, writer, or musician as mature, you mean that it is thoughtful and skilful and shows that their abilities have fully developed.It is his most mature comedy yet.
这是他迄今最成熟的喜剧作品。
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V-ERG (使)(葡萄酒、干酪等)发酵成熟;酿成
If something such as wine or cheese matures or is matured, it is left for a time to allow its full flavour or strength to develop.Unlike wine, brandy matures only in wood, not glass.
和葡萄酒不同的是，白兰地只能在木制容器而非玻璃容器里酿制。
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ADJ-GRADED (干酪、葡萄酒等)发酵成熟的，酿熟的
Mature cheese or wine has been left for a time to allow its full flavour or strength to develop.Grate some mature cheddar cheese.
将一些已经酿熟的切达干酪磨碎。
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VERB (存单、养老金计划等)到期
When an investment such as a savings policy or pension plan matures, it reaches the stage when you stop paying money and the company pays you back the money you have saved, and the interest your money has earned.These bonuses will be paid when your savings plan matures in ten years' time.
这些红利会在10年后存款到期时支付。
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ADJ 成熟的;不再年轻的;老成的(婉词)
If you say that someone is mature or of mature years, you are saying politely that they are middle-aged or old....a man of mature years who had been in the job for longer than most of the members could remember.
一个已过中年的男子，大多数成员都不记得他干这行有多久了
verb
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- cause to ripen and discharge pus
- The oil suppurates the pustules
- Synonym: suppurate
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- grow old or older
- She aged gracefully
- we age every day--what a depressing thought!
- Young men senesce
- Synonym: senesce age get on maturate
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- cause to ripen or develop fully
- The sun ripens the fruit
- Age matures a good wine
- Synonym: ripen
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- develop and reach maturity;undergo maturation
- He matured fast
- The child grew fast
- Synonym: maturate grow
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- become due for repayment
- These bonds mature in 2005
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- develop and work out fully in one's mind
- I need to mature my thoughts
adj
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- fully considered and perfected
- mature plans
- Synonym: matured
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- (of birds) having developed feathers or plumage;often used in combination
- Synonym: fledged
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- having reached full natural growth or development
- a mature cell
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- characteristic of maturity
- mature for her age
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- fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used
- ripe peaches
- full-bodied mature wines
- Synonym: ripe
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Clare has a mature and responsible attitude to work .
克莱尔对待工作成熟而可信赖。
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Jane is very mature for her age .
简年龄不大，却很成熟。
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He has matured a great deal over the past year .
经过过去这一年，他成熟了许多。
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Technology in this field has matured considerably over the last decade .
这一领域的技术经过过去十年的发展已经相当完善。
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They intend to allocate more places to mature students this year .
今年他们打算给成人学生提供更多的名额。
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Girls become sexually mature earlier than boys .
女孩比男孩性成熟早。
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This particular breed of cattle matures early .
这一品种的牛发育成熟快。
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Hopefully after three years at university I will have matured
希望3年大学生活之后我能变成熟。
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He wanted to introduce mature people with leadership qualities
他想引进具有领导素质的成熟人才。
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When the trees matured they were cut in certain areas
在有些地方，树木长成后就会被砍掉。
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The people I met were intelligent , mature , personable .
我见到的是一些聪明、成熟、品貌兼优的人。
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It 's a team packed with experienced and mature professionals
那个小组里都是些有经验的成熟专业人士。
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Mature flour has a longer shelf life .
熟面粉保存期要更长。
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The caterpillars tunnel into the fruit to grow and mature .
毛虫钻入果实，并在其中生长为成虫。
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You will learn what to expect as your child matures physically
在孩子身体发育成熟时，你就知道会发生什么事了。
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These plants are then pollinated and allowed to mature and produce seed .
然后，这些植物就被授粉，从而成熟结籽。
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It is his most mature comedy yet .
这是他迄今最成熟的喜剧作品。
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These bonuses will be paid when your savings plan matures in ten years ' time .
这些红利会在10年后存款到期时支付。
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Unlike wine , brandy matures only in wood , not glass .
和葡萄酒不同的是，白兰地只能在木制容器而非玻璃容器里酿制。
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I thought you had matured enough not to be giggly and silly about serious art .
我觉得你已经长大成人，不应该再冲着严肃的艺术作品傻笑。
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This cheese is matured for at least 10 months producing a nutty , well rounded flavour .
这块干酪至少酿制了10个月，带着坚果味，香味十足。
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The whisky had been distilled in 1926 and sat quietly maturing until 1987
这种威士忌是在1926年通过蒸馏提取的，尔后静置到1987年才酿熟。
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A mature cow has horns .
成年奶牛有犄角。
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They are emotionally mature and should behave responsibly
他们在情感上已经成熟，应该负责任地行事。
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You and I are mature , freethinking adults .
你我都是明白事理、思想自由的成年人。
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The eggs hatched and the chicks matured .
小鸡破壳而出。
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Grate some mature cheddar cheese .
将一些已经酿熟的切达干酪磨碎。
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Their songwriting has matured .
他们的歌曲创作水平已经成熟。
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That young man is very mature for his age .
那个年轻人就他的年龄来说算是很成熟的。
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There are several mature apple trees in her garden .
她的花园里有几棵成熟的苹果树。
指人或动植物发育成熟的；通常也指小孩或年轻人在性格、情感方面趋于成熟、明白事理的。
She is tall and more physically mature than many girls of her years.
她个子很高，而且比很多同龄女孩发育成熟。
There are several mature apple trees in her garden.
她的花园里有几棵成熟的苹果树。
When is the human brain fully mature?
人的大脑何时完全发育成熟？
That young man is very mature for his age.
那个年轻人就他的年龄来说算是很成熟的。
指人或动物生理上发育成熟的，只作定语；也指待人接物具有成年人特点的。
This is an adult tiger.
这是一只成年的老虎。
He spent most of his adult life in Paris.
他成年后的大部分时间是在巴黎度过的。
She dealt with this problem in an adult way.
她以成人的方式处理这个问题。
指已长成大人的，或外表举止像成年人的。
Most American children will leave home after they are grown-up.
多数美国孩子长成大人后会离家而去。
He looked so grown-up in his business suit.
他穿上西装看起来成熟多了。
多指水果、蔬菜等成熟的，也可引申指时机成熟的。
Don't pick those apples until they are ripe.
那些苹果没熟之前不要摘。
They decided to wait until the time was ripe.
他们决定等到时机成熟再说。
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