Mature

Pronunciation:/məˈtʃʊr/

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adjective

Fully developed in physical or mental capacity; having reached adulthood.

在身体或心理能力上完全发展；到达成年期。

After many years of working in the company, John finally felt mature enough to run the annual meeting without tripping over his own words.
The puppy, though only a year old, already acts like a mature dog by ignoring the cat — perhaps he's just too afraid to approach!
Scientists say that humans don’t fully mature until they are about 25, which might explain why so many college students can’t keep their plants alive.

In many cultures, maturity is often associated with age and life experiences, and the expectation of maturity can vary significantly.

verb

To make or become mature; to reach full development.

使或变得成熟；达到完全发展。

Sadly, the fruit in the fridge never matured; it just sat there, judging me for not eating it sooner.
Scientists are trying to mature tissue in the lab faster, but so far, it just seems to be taking a long nap like a teenager.
Watching my favorite series mature over five seasons felt like watching my friends grow up — some got better, some got canceled.

The verb form is less commonly used in casual conversation but is important in contexts like agriculture, biology, and emotional development.

noun

The state of being mature; full development or growth.

成熟的状态；完全发展或成长。

The mature of ideas in this discussion is astonishing; I didn’t expect college students could sound so wise, yet here we are!
In the art world, the mature of a painter’s work can often be seen in their later pieces, which is ironic because my art still looks like a toddler scribbled on it.
The mature of friendships is often measured not by how many friends you have, but by the quality of those relationships, unless you’re a popular kid in a high school drama.

The noun form is often used in academic contexts, especially in discussions of development in psychology or sociology.