premature
/ˈpremətʃə/ · /ˌpriːməˈtʃʊr/
CEFR level C1Topic HealthWord #6305 in the learning path
过早的；时机未到的
Definitions
adj. happening before the expected or appropriate time
过早的；时机未到的
adj. born before the usual length of pregnancy is complete
早产的
Example
Our celebration was premature; the match wasn't over yet.
我们庆祝得太早了，比赛还没结束。
It would be premature to conclude that the policy has succeeded without examining its long-term effects.
在考察这项政策的长期影响之前，就断定它已取得成功，为时尚早。
Collocations
- a premature baby
- premature death
- premature ageing
- premature to conclude
Word family
- prematurely (adv.)
- prematurity (n.)
Synonyms
- early
- untimely
Usage tip
premature强调过早；immature常指不成熟。
FAQ
- What does premature mean?
- happening before the expected or appropriate time born before the usual length of pregnancy is complete
- How is premature pronounced?
- UK /ˈpremətʃə/, US /ˌpriːməˈtʃʊr/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
