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rip·en /ˈraɪpən/ vi. | vt.
❶ vi.
1. (谷物、果实等)成熟
The tomatoes ripened on the vine. 番茄在藤上成熟了。
2. (感情等)变得成熟
His love for her had ripened over the years. 这些年来，他对她的爱情已成熟了。
Their acquaintance soon ripened into friendship. 他们认识不久就成了好朋友。
3. (疖子等)成熟可去脓
The boil ripened. 疖子成熟可去脓了。
❷ vt.
1. 使(谷物、果实等)成熟
The sun ripens the corn. 太阳使谷物成熟。
2. 使(感情等)成熟
3. 使(疖子等)成熟以便去脓
ripen an abscess 使脓疮成熟以便去脓
4. (经加工贮存后)使成熟可食(或可饮)
The cheese was ripened. 干酪成熟可吃了。
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