Definitions
v. to become ripe or make fruit or crops ripe
成熟；使成熟
Example
Leave these green tomatoes on the windowsill to ripen.
把这些青番茄放在窗台上，让它们慢慢成熟。
Warmer temperatures can cause fruit to ripen earlier, forcing farmers to adjust their harvesting schedules.
气温升高会使水果提早成熟，迫使农民调整采收时间。
Collocations
- ripen naturally
- ripen on the vine
- ripen in the sun
Word family
- ripe (adj.)
- ripeness (n.)
- unripe (adj.)
Synonyms
- mature
Usage tip
ripe是形容词；ripen是动词，可及物也可不及物。
FAQ
- What does ripen mean?
- to become ripe or make fruit or crops ripe
- How is ripen pronounced?
- UK /ˈraɪpən/, US /ˈraɪpən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
