mature
/məˈtʃʊə/ · /məˈtʃʊr/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #5277 in the learning path
成熟的；明事理的
Definitions
adj. Behaving sensibly and showing good judgment
成熟的；明事理的
adj. Fully grown or developed
发育完全的；成年的
v. To become fully developed or more sensible
成熟；发育成熟
Example
Leila gave a mature response when her plans changed.
计划改变时，莱拉作出了成熟理智的回应。
Living independently can help young adults mature as they learn to manage money and resolve everyday problems.
独立生活能帮助年轻人在学习理财和解决日常问题的过程中变得成熟。
Collocations
- a mature attitude
- a mature student
- mature trees
- emotionally mature
Word family
- maturity (n.)
- immature (adj.)
- immaturity (n.)
- maturation (n.)
Synonyms
- sensible
- grown-up
Antonyms
- immature
Usage tip
既可指身体发育成熟，也可指处事明智。
FAQ
- What does mature mean?
- Behaving sensibly and showing good judgment Fully grown or developed To become fully developed or more sensible
- How is mature pronounced?
- UK /məˈtʃʊə/, US /məˈtʃʊr/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
