What does adolescent mean?

a young person developing from a child into an adult relating to the stage between childhood and adulthood

How is adolescent pronounced?

UK /ˌædəˈlesənt/, US /ˌædəˈlesənt/.

/ˌædəˈlesənt/

CEFR level B2Topic HealthWord #3638 in the learning path

青少年

n. a young person developing from a child into an adult

青少年

adj. relating to the stage between childhood and adulthood

青春期的；青少年的

The club offers cooking classes for adolescents after school.

这个俱乐部为青少年开设课后烹饪班。

Regular physical activity can improve adolescent mental health and support the development of lasting social connections.

定期运动可以改善青少年的心理健康，并帮助他们建立持久的社会联系。

既可作名词也可作形容词；比 teenager 更正式。

What does adolescent mean?: a young person developing from a child into an adult relating to the stage between childhood and adulthood
How is adolescent pronounced?: UK /ˌædəˈlesənt/, US /ˌædəˈlesənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.