grown-up
/ˈɡrəʊn ʌp/ · /ˈɡroʊn ʌp/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2705 in the learning path
成年人；大人
Definitions
n. An adult, especially when described by or to children.
成年人；大人
adj. Adult, or behaving in a sensible and responsible way.
成年的；成熟的
Example
Ask a grown-up to help you slice the bread.
请一位大人帮你切面包。
Children often develop grown-up attitudes towards responsibility when they participate in age-appropriate household tasks.
孩子参与适合其年龄的家务时，往往会形成对待责任的成熟态度。
Collocations
- ask a grown-up
- grown-up children
- a grown-up attitude
Word family
- grow (v.)
- growth (n.)
Synonyms
- adult
Usage tip
名词多用于儿童语境；正式写作宜用adult。
FAQ
- What does grown-up mean?
- An adult, especially when described by or to children. Adult, or behaving in a sensible and responsible way.
- How is grown-up pronounced?
- UK /ˈɡrəʊn ʌp/, US /ˈɡroʊn ʌp/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
