adult
/ˈædʌlt/ · /əˈdʌlt/
CEFR level A1Topic SocietyWord #404 in the learning path
成年人；成年动物
Definitions
n. A person or animal that has finished growing.
成年人；成年动物
adj. Fully grown, or relating to grown people.
成年的；成年人的
Example
Children must visit the swimming pool with an adult.
儿童必须由成年人陪同前往游泳池。
Adult education programmes help people gain new qualifications and adapt to changes in the labour market.
成人教育项目帮助人们获得新的资格，并适应劳动力市场的变化。
Collocations
- young adult
- adult education
- adult life
- responsible adult
Word family
- adulthood (n.)
Synonyms
- grown-up
Antonyms
- child
Usage tip
既可作可数名词，也可作形容词，如adult education。
FAQ
- What does adult mean?
- A person or animal that has finished growing. Fully grown, or relating to grown people.
- How is adult pronounced?
- UK /ˈædʌlt/, US /əˈdʌlt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
