How do you use "mature" in a sentence?

He's very mature for his age and handles responsibility well. The cheese needs to mature for at least six months. When the bond matures, you'll receive your initial investment plus interest.

mature

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Meaning: Fully developed or grown; behaving in a sensible, adult way

成熟的，成年的；明智的

maduro, adulto; sensato

成熟した、大人の；分別のある

충분히 성장한, 성숙한; 분별 있는, 어른스러운

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.

Mature描述身体、心理或情感上已完全发展的事物或人。它用于展示超越年龄的智慧和责任感的人、正确陈酿的奶酪或葡萄酒，以及在金融领域用于已到期的投资。

Mature describe algo o alguien que ha alcanzado el desarrollo completo, ya sea física, mental o emocionalmente. Se usa para personas que muestran sabiduría y responsabilidad más allá de su edad, para queso o vino que ha envejecido correctamente, y en finanzas para inversiones que han llegado a su fecha de pago.

Matureは、身体的、精神的、または感情的に完全に発達したものや人を表します。年齢以上の知恵と責任感を示す人、適切に熟成したチーズやワイン、そして金融では支払日に達した投資に使用されます。

Mature는 신체적, 정신적, 감정적으로 완전한 발달 단계에 도달한 것을 의미합니다. 나이에 비해 지혜와 책임감을 보이는 사람, 적절히 숙성된 치즈나 와인, 그리고 금융에서 지급일에 도달한 투자에 사용됩니다.

Examples

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.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

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.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal