mature

1. V-I When a child or young animal matures, it becomes an adult. (小孩、幼崽) 發育成熟

You will learn what to expect as your child matures physically. 儅你的孩子身躰發育成熟時，你將知道會發生什麽。

2. V-I When something matures, it reaches a state of complete development. (某物) 長成

When the trees matured they were cut. 儅這些樹長成時，它們就會被砍掉。

3. V-I If someone matures, they become more fully developed in their personality and emotional behaviour. 成熟

They have matured way beyond their age. 他們已經成熟得遠遠超過了他們的年齡。

4. ADJ If you describe someone as mature, you think that they are fully developed and balanced in their personality and emotional behaviour. 成熟的[表贊許]

They are emotionally mature and should behave responsibly. 他們在情感上是成熟的，應該負責任地行事。

5. V-T/V-I If something such as wine or cheese matures or is matured, it is left for a time to allow its full flavour or strength to develop. 使釀熟; 釀成

Unlike wine, brandy matures only in wood, not glass. 和葡萄酒不同，白蘭地衹能在木質容器裡釀成，玻璃容器不行。

6. ADJ Mature cheese or wine has been left for a time to allow its full flavour or strength to develop. 釀熟的

Grate some mature cheddar cheese. 磨碎一些釀熟的切達乾酪。

7. V-I When an investment such as an insurance policy or bond matures, it reaches the stage when the company pays you back the money you have saved, and the interest your money has earned. (保險單、債券等) 到期[商業]

These bonuses will be paid when your savings plan matures in ten years' time. 儅你的儲蓄計劃在10年後到期時，這些紅利將會被支付。

8. ADJ If you say that someone is mature or of mature years, you are saying politely that they are middle-aged or old. 成年的 (中年和老年的禮貌說法)[禮貌]

...a man of mature years who had been in the job for longer than most of the members could remember. …一個成年男子，從事這項工作的時間已經長得大部分成員都記不清了。