mature
Significado: Fully developed or grown; behaving in a sensible, adult way
Mature describes something or someone that has reached full development, whether physically, mentally, or emotionally. It's used for people who display wisdom and responsibility beyond their years, for cheese or wine that has aged properly, and in finance for investments that have reached their payment date.
Ejemplos
- He's very mature for his age and handles responsibility well. 他的年龄来说非常成熟,能很好地承担责任。Es muy maduro para su edad y maneja bien la responsabilidad.彼は年齢の割にとても成熟しており、責任をうまく果たしています。그는 나이에 비해 매우 성숙하고 책임감을 잘 감당합니다.
- The cheese needs to mature for at least six months. 这种奶酪需要熟成至少六个月。El queso necesita madurar durante al menos seis meses.このチーズは少なくとも6ヶ月熟成させる必要があります。이 치즈는 최소 6개월 동안 숙성시켜야 합니다.
- When the bond matures, you'll receive your initial investment plus interest. 债券到期时,你将收回本金加利息。Cuando el bono madure, recibirás tu inversión inicial más los intereses.債券が満期になると、元本に利息を加えた金額を受け取ることができます。채권이 만기가 되면 원금에 이자를 더한 금액을 받게 됩니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Latin 'maturus' meaning 'ripe, timely, early', possibly from Proto-Indo-European 'ma-' (good, opportune). Related to 'matinée' (a morning or early performance). The sense of 'fully developed' extended from fruit to people.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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