childish
/ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #3532 in the learning path
幼稚的；不成熟的
Definitions
adj. Behaving immaturely in a way unsuitable for an adult.
幼稚的；不成熟的
adj. Typical of or connected with children.
孩子的；孩子气的
Example
Hiding my shoes was a childish thing to do.
把我的鞋藏起来，这种做法很幼稚。
Dismissing young people's concerns as childish can discourage them from participating in discussions about their communities.
将年轻人的关切斥为幼稚，可能会使他们不愿参与有关社区事务的讨论。
Collocations
- childish behaviour
- childish argument
- childish delight
Word family
- child (n.)
- childhood (n.)
- childishly (adv.)
- childishness (n.)
Synonyms
- immature
Antonyms
- mature
Usage tip
childish 常含贬义；childlike 多指天真无邪。
FAQ
- What does childish mean?
- Behaving immaturely in a way unsuitable for an adult. Typical of or connected with children.
- How is childish pronounced?
- UK /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/, US /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
