mature

[mə'tjuə]

adj.成熟的, (保单）到期的, 考虑周到的
v.成熟, 长成

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。

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 |

词义辨析

同义:

a.成熟的; 准备好的

ripe  developed  mellow  adult  ready  prime  full-blown  full-grown  

同义参见:

experienced  grow  elderly  aged  accomplished  big  age  ripen  develop  grow  old  

反义:

a.成熟的; 酿熟的

immature  

反义参见:

new  childlike  

英英释义

动词 mature:

develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation

同义词：maturate, grow

develop and work out fully in one's mind

become due for repayment

cause to ripen or develop fully

同义词：ripen

grow old or older

同义词：senesce, age, get on, maturate

cause to ripen and discharge pus

同义词：suppurate

形容词 mature:

characteristic of maturity

fully considered and perfected

同义词：matured

having reached full natural growth or development

fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used

同义词：ripe

(of birds) having developed feathers or plumage; often used in combination

同义词：fledged

补充

maturemature英:[məˈtjuə] 美:[məˈtjʊr, -ˈtʊr, -ˈtʃʊr]adj.1.成熟的, 成年人的This is a dress shop for mature women.这是一家成年妇女服装店。The new ambassador is more mature than his predecessor.新大使比他的前任更成熟一些。2.深思的; 慎重的It's a mature plan.这是个深思熟虑的计划。vi.1.成熟, 长成

例句

1. She's quite mature for her age.就她的年龄而言, 她已经十分成熟了。 2. They are emotionally mature.他们在情感上已经成熟了。 3. You and I are mature, freethinking adults.你和我都是心态成熟、思想自由的成年人。 4. He was a man of mature years who had been in the job for longer than most of the members could remember.他已步入中年, 在职时间比大部分员工能记起来的时间都长。 5. It is his most mature comedy yet.这是他至今最为成熟的喜剧作品。 6. a mature cell成熟的细胞 7. These markings are seen only on mature male birds.这些斑点只有在成年的雄鸟身上才能看到。 8. the best place to enjoy fine, mature wines品尝葡萄佳酿的最佳场所 9. Grate some mature cheddar cheese.将一些酿熟的切达奶酪磨碎。 10. a mature debenture到期债券 11. a mature river valley成熟的河谷 12. You will learn what to expect as your child matures physically.随着孩子逐渐发育成熟, 你就会知道会出现什么情况。 13. The eggs hatched and the chicks matured.破卵而出的小鸡渐渐长大了。 14. When the trees matured they were cut in certain areas.在某些地区, 树木长成后就会被砍掉。 15. Her style had not yet matured.她的风格尚未成熟。 16. Their songwriting has matured.他们的歌曲创作水平已经成熟。 17. Hopefully after three years at university I will have matured.希望经过三年大学生活的洗礼我会变得成熟。 18. I thought you had matured enough not to be giggly and silly about serious art.我原以为你已经很成熟, 不会对严肃的艺术持一副嘻嘻哈哈的态度。 19. Unlike wine, brandy matures only in wood, not glass.与葡萄酒不同, 白兰地只有在木桶里才能发酵成熟, 玻璃器皿不行。 20. an endowment policy that matured on September 1九月一号到期的人寿保险单 21. These bonuses will be paid when your savings plan matures in ten years' time.这些红利将会在十年后储蓄计划到期时支付给你。 22. the cellars where the cheeses are matured酿制奶酪的地窖 23. our best selling matured cheddar我们最畅销的切达熟干酪 24. She matured earlier than him.她比他成熟得早。 25. These apples are maturing fast.这些苹果正在快速成熟。 26. This note to the bank matured the day before yesterday.这张银行票据前天到期了。 27. This experience matured her greatly.这个经历使她极大地成熟了。 28. He matured his novel by constant revision.他不断修改自己的小说使之臻于完善。 29. She matured her plans for the long trip.她慎重地制定了长途旅行的计划。 30. she was now a mature woman.她现在已是个发育成熟的女人。 31. owls are sexually mature at one year.猫头鹰在一岁时达到性成熟。 32. a young man mature beyond his years.早熟的小伙子。 33. on mature reflection he decided they should not go.经过慎重考虑，他决定他们不该去。 34. Miss Walker was a mature lady when she married.沃克小姐结婚时已经不年轻了。 35. Van Gogh's mature work.凡•高的成熟作品。 36. mature trees.已成材的树木。 37. children mature at different ages.儿童在不同的年龄发育成熟。 38. she matured into a woman.她已长大成为一个女人。 39. the trees take at least thirty years to mature.这些树木至少要30年才能成材。 40. men mature as they grow older.男人随着年纪增长会变得成熟。 41. [no obj.]leave the cheese to mature.让奶酪长熟。 42. [with obj.]the Scotch is matured for a minimum of three years.苏格兰威士忌酒最少要3年才能酿熟。 43. a mature tree/bird/animal完全长成的树╱鸟╱动物 44. Is she mature enough for such responsibility?她是否成熟得可以担当这个责任？ 45. He matured a lot during his two years at college.他在上大学的两年间成熟了很多。 46. We were surprised by how mature [=adult] she had become.她变得如此成熟，这令我们感到惊奇。 47. She's very mature for her age.她年龄不大，却很成熟。 48. He has a mature outlook on life.他具有成熟的人生观。 49. His parents didn't think he was mature enough to live on his own.他的父母认为他还不够成熟，不可以独立生活。 50. The dog will stand three feet tall when (it has become) mature. [=when it has matured]这只狗长大后会有三英尺高。 51. "Their bodies were mature, but they still behaved like children."他们的身体发育成熟了，但行为却还像孩子。 52. mature [=adult] animals成年动物 53. mature trees/leaves成熟的树木/树叶 54. the dog's mature size [=the dog's size when it is fully grown]这只狗发育成熟后的个头 55. sexually mature [=old enough or developed enough to produce a baby]性成熟 56. a mature wine/cheese酿好的葡萄酒；熟乳酪 57. airline discounts for mature travelers [=for senior citizens who travel; for old people who travel]老年旅客的航班折扣 58. a man of mature years [=an older man]上了年纪的男人 59. a mature plan周全的计划 60. "After/On mature reflection, he concluded that he had been mistaken."深刻思考后，他推断出自己被人误解了。 61. an artist's mature work/style艺术家技术精湛的作品/成熟的风格 62. The bond becomes mature in 10 years.这种公债10年后到期。 63. They acted maturely and responsibly.他们办事老练，且有责任心。 64. Girls mature earlier than boys both physically and mentally.女孩的身心发育要比男孩早一些。 65. He matured into a kind and intelligent young man.他成长为一个既富有同情心又聪明的年轻人。 66. Her talent is maturing slowly.她的天赋正在慢慢展现。 67. Wine and cheese mature with age.葡萄酒和乳酪会因年久变得醇香。 68. The bond matures in 10 years.这种公债10年后到期。