Definition of mature in English:

mature

adjectivematurer, maturest məˈtʃʊə

1Fully developed physically; full-grown.
发育成熟的；长大的
she was now a mature woman
她现在已是个发育成熟的女人。
owls are sexually mature at one year
猫头鹰一岁时就性成熟了。
Example sentencesExamples
- The flesh of the mature nut was grated and pressed to produce a cream.
- At the same time, however, biology is very far from being a fully mature science.
- Studies on the bamboo cell wall have focussed mainly on fully elongated and mature fibres.
- However, it is clear that only a small fraction of the spermatids develop into mature spermatozoa in males.
- Boys are almost fully mature at this point and have developed a tough outer shell that protects them from their natural predators.
- Very wet soil encourages mature peanuts to sprout in the ground.
- No mature fruits had more than two seedless carpels.
- Skins constitute between five and 12 per cent by weight of a mature grape berry, depending on the vine variety.
- The biggest problem was that he would not be physically mature.
- In mature tomato, glucose and fructose constitute the major sugars, and citric and malic acids are the major organic acids.
- Lemurs do not fully mature until they are two-and-a-half years old, and until then most of their time is spent clinging to their mother.
- Bigger athletes and sprinters generally start earlier than those who are less mature physically.
- The cubs are becoming more thick-set like fully mature foxes.
- During that thousand years, the mature adult of each generation would look more like a younger chimp than the mature adult of the generation before.
- I get jealous of her because she's physically more mature - tall and curvy.
- What we'll do is lower the production and seek to harvest more mature grapes.
- Flower number was obtained by adding the number of scars left by aborted flowers and fruits to the number of mature fruits.
- Watch for fully mature, dry seedpods and collect them before they shatter.
- Once the seed is fully mature, it is usually too hard to bite.
- The adult coat begins to appear when the Pom is a year old, but that coat requires months of growth before it is fully mature.
Synonyms
adult, grown-up, grown, fully grown, full-grown, of age, fully developed, fully fledged, in one's prime, in full bloom, nubile
1. 1.1 (especially of a young person) having reached a stage of mental or emotional development characteristic of an adult.
  （智力或感情）成熟的
  a young man mature beyond his years
  早熟的小伙子。
  Example sentencesExamples
  He's mature beyond his years, practices extremely well, works really hard, soaks things up.
  They were mature adults and the assessment should be based on their own income.
  She's mature beyond her years in terms of her ability to pay attention to every single detail of her preparation.
  ‘We strongly encourage older applicants for our courses and in my experience they are more mature,’ he added.
  Today's young men and women are more mature, responsible and competent.
  And so I did what any mature adult would do in my situation.
  We're going to act like normal, mature adults and choose normal children's names.
  He is now mature enough emotionally to reside in the men's house without need of running home to be with his mother.
  You may think that dance patrons would be mainly mature persons but that is hardly the case.
  Immature teens always try to prove that they are mature and they are responsible, but the only thing they forget at that time is that one mistake can ruin their life.
  Tell me, is there a single person in the world who doesn't think he is mature beyond his years?
  Does that mean I'm becoming a more emotionally and spiritually mature adult?
  It bothered her beyond belief that a mature adult would say such a thing, especially in front of two children.
  But these are legitimate disagreements between mature people, and you wouldn't let a thing like that get in the way.
  By the time a child has reached their teens, parents feel that they are mature enough to cope with more adult content, and control shifts accordingly.
  I don't deserve this and I am too mature to play silly emotional games.
  He enjoys the company of mature people, people who are tolerant and have the patience to reach a sensible agreement with other people.
  I suppose we're just going to have to deal with it like mature adults.
  Of course, others might have been taken over by hysterical hordes, but what I saw was a mature discussion among mature people.
  Our programme is not likely to work well with younger or less mature people.
  Synonyms
  sensible, responsible, adult, level-headed, reliable, dependable
  discriminating, shrewd, practical, wise, sagacious, experienced, sophisticated
2. 1.2 (of thought or planning) careful and thorough.
  （想法，计划）慎重的；全面的
  on mature reflection he decided they should not go
  经过慎重考虑，他决定他们不该去。
  Example sentencesExamples
  He should use the Christmas period for mature reflection and then tender his resignation.
  As we enter the 21st century, the time has come, surely, for a period of mature reflection.
  On mature consideration though, perhaps those black puddings of theirs count as weapons of mass destruction and merit a pre-emptive strike.
  It may be that on mature reflection, you decide to complete the transaction having weighed up all the pros and cons.
  It's also important to have a mature rather than a gung ho approach.
  However, upon mature reflection this wasn't the best price for the quality delivered.
  But I would hope that, on mature reflection, he would not be advised to take any purely technical point on service.
  There are strong indications that our judges make decisions without mature consideration.
  If it be that more mature consideration suggested that that was erroneous, then one sees an appeal to the Court of Appeal.
  What he provides instead is a substantial elaboration of the original, clarifying and extending it with the benefit of mature reflection.
  These two books are the fruits of mature and careful scholarship.
  Synonyms
  careful, thorough, deep, considered, methodical
3. 1.3 Used euphemistically to describe someone middle-aged or old.
  〈婉〉中年的，年长的
  Miss Walker was a mature lady when she married
  沃克小姐结婚时已经不年轻了。
  Example sentencesExamples
  We are especially seeking more mature people who are perhaps not currently working or who have retired and wish to use their skills and experience in a different way.
  But reflecting in my mature middle-age, I still think she could have tried harder.
  When the rose petals and hips are turned into face creams they have amazing healing properties, and so are ideal for mature or sensitive skins.
  In fact, farther to the southeast along the same fault zone, there are some more seismic gaps that are what we might describe as mature.
  Oily and mature skin types benefit the most from this type of exfoliation.
  All are hypoallergenic and super-pure so they're perfect for thin and delicate mature skins.
  Tall, mature, single, blue-blooded aristocrat seeks tall, mature foxy lady who loves dressing in furs.
  I've been really impressed by the way in which so many companies have at last woken up to the special needs of mature skin.
  Increasingly women and mature aged Australians are at the cutting edge of this do-it-yourself enterprise culture.
  Many years ago, when I lived in Paris, an extremely elegant, mature French lady told me the secret of applying a scent properly.
  I have mature skin and I massage my face every night with creams to prevent ageing.
  Over the last century face powder has undergone a revolution, but at times it still looked caked or floury on mature skin.
  Synonyms
  elderly, aged, older, senior, advanced in years, up in years, getting on
  wise, sensible, experienced, worldly-wise, knowledgeable, well versed, familiar, practised, skilled, skilful, adept, expert, veteran
2Having reached the most advanced stage in a process.
Van Gogh's mature work
凡·高的成熟作品。
Example sentencesExamples
- A lot of products are technologically mature, so the advances are in usability.
- So, I was looking forward to the arrival at the National Gallery of a mature and authentic view of him: a proper assessment.
- In fact, I proudly imagined myself to be the only twelve year old in the UK with such advanced, mature tastes for my age.
- They all come out with much more advanced, mature golf swings.
- These are songs that demonstrate a mature talent at work - both vocally and lyrically.
- Against the odds, I acquired an elegant and mature writing style years ahead of my age.
1. 2.1 (of certain foods or drinks) ready for consumption.
  （某些食品或饮料）可立即食用的
  a rather nice mature Camembert
  Example sentencesExamples
  Stilton or a very mature Cheddar have enough of a tang to be interesting, Caerphilly or Wensleydale slightly less so.
  Certainly, Cabernets will age, but they take longer than other varieties and I wanted some mature wine sooner.
  It also goes with mature cheddar, Parmesan and other strong, hard cheeses, and it's worth trying with runny, gluey cheeses, too.
  Again, if the rim is brown, it's probably mature and ready to drink.
  A selection of fine mature cheeses and some roasted hazelnuts, or a single dry slice of brown bread?
  Food that I would normally savour, like mature cheese, bacon, or roast beef, has tasted dry and dead in my mouth.
  At last those who buy to drink now will have the chance to experience mature wine from France's classic regions.
  After all, he smiled, it's imperative to let mature wine breathe.
  More mature cheeses are firmer and can be crumbled over pasta or soup, or grilled and served on a salad dressed with walnut oil.
  Beer, 15 year-old mature wine and whiskey - it's up to you what suits your mood best.
  This is a startlingly complex and mature wine given its youth.
  If you're preparing Welsh rarebit, for example, use a strong-tasting, mature cheese rather than a mild variety.
  A nice chunk of mature cheddar is fabulous on toast.
  While most of the wines were of very recent vintage, we did taste one mature wine, and it was excellent.
  I absolutely loved its mature cheddar and those little cakes with white sugar on top.
  My eldest, in a knowing way, asked me if mature cheese is made out of milk from old cows.
  Synonyms
  ripe, ripened, mellow, ready, seasoned, full-flavoured
2. 2.2 Denoting an economy, industry, or market that has developed to a point where substantial expansion and investment no longer takes place.
  （经济，行业，市场）成熟的；发展余地不大的
  a mature, sophisticated economy
  Example sentencesExamples
  However, there is a problem here in that almost every other mature economy in Europe wants tax harmonisation.
  The company's biggest challenge is in its mature US home market.
  The industry is more mature than it was a decade ago, when it last rose and fell.
  But if the conventional capital markets don't want to touch mature industries, where can these orphan companies turn for finance?
  We realized the first year we looked at this that we were spending far too much money on mature markets.
  None of these offers an auspicious precedent or any clear parallel for introducing a flat tax to a mature economy.
  Cyclical trends tend to be shorter and more applicable in mature markets.
  Margins are tightening and growth slowing to the levels of more mature markets.
  In any mature industry, a 1 percent boost would be considered good news.
  Markets are highly saturated, and the industry is mature in the developed world.
  Investors in mature industries are those who want to enjoy the potential for growth but also avoid extreme highs and lows.
  In the midst of this, our president is determined to cut taxes to revive a mature economy.
  The clues to the future of the industrial markets will be found in closely analyzing how more mature markets have evolved.
  The corporate banking market in Ireland is mature, but there is still scope for growth internationally.
  The growth potential for brewers is not in mature European markets.
  As for implementing a flat tax in a mature economy, we may soon be able to observe a pilot scheme.
  Risk-based pricing has also enabled the development of a mature secondary market in consumer debt.
  Some economists argue that info tech is a mature industry that cannot expect to grow much faster than the rest of the economy.
  The former is a mature market in most developed countries; the latter shows strength in developing nations.
  The forecast was for growth levels to echo those of other mature industries, when the current sectoral downturn ends.
3(of a bill, bond, etc.) due for payment or repayment.
Example sentencesExamples
- It can point the way to creating a bond between two people, but it is not itself a mature bond.

verb məˈtʃʊə

[no object]

1(of a person or thing) become fully grown or developed.
children mature at different ages
儿童在不同的年龄发育成熟。
the trees take at least thirty years to mature
这些树木至少要30年才能成材。
Example sentencesExamples
- Doctors can help your child preserve his or her adult height potential as well as limit the emotional and social difficulties your child may face from maturing early.
- They've matured into a tight live band, and if some of the quirkiness of old has been ironed out the fact that they're writing the best songs of their career more than makes up for it.
- Worker and queen larvae mature in different cells but that makes little difference in their development.
- Not only did they survive, but every single one of my seedlings matured into a sturdy adolescent.
- Yorkshire's most famous soul singer has matured into a handsome, outwardly respectable middle-aged man with a raffish undertow.
- In the intervening years, he has matured into a more complete forward.
- The trapping was prompted by a drop in numbers as it was estimated that only around five per cent of all spawnings actually matured into young fish.
- Children mature so quickly that one has to enjoy the various stages of their development.
- Parrots are very intelligent and go through development stages as they mature and assert their will like rebellious teenagers.
- Many developmental and educational psychologists agree that young adults mature through a sequence of stages.
- Some plants matured more rapidly and developed spikes from the first node.
- They have matured into a side with a backbone of leaders, and excellent mid field and a set of forwards which are lethal.
- Models that have been married or have borne children are most welcome, for their bodies have been well developed and matured, and are more easily drawn.
- While this may have been so at point of entry, they have certainly matured into storytellers, weaving tales with a sense of theatre.
- If he stayed around long enough, he'd see his teenage bride had matured into a competent, successful businesswoman.
- The hollow cavities were formed as the animal matured and grew to adulthood, erasing the early growth rings.
- He had watched me since I had matured into womanhood, all the while pressuring his father to arrange the marriage.
- Worms normally go through four stages as they mature into adults.
- Children who mature on time or a little early have status with their peers; those who mature late feel left out and inadequate.
- The most intensive period of speech and language development for humans is during the first three years of life, a period when the brain is developing and maturing.
Synonyms
be fully grown, be full-grown, be fully developed, develop fully, come of age, become adult, reach adulthood, reach maturity
develop, grow, evolve, bloom, blossom, flourish, thrive, come to fruition
1. 1.1 (of a person) reach an advanced stage of mental or emotional development.
  （智力或感情）成熟的
  he has matured and is ready to take on new responsibilities
  Example sentencesExamples
  He matured much faster than the other boys I knew, if only mentally.
  Then, when I matured a little, I saw what he had had to give up for me.
  It's impossible to project how players will physically grow and mature emotionally.
  However, thinking seems to be more of an art than a natural talent, something learned and developed as one matures in life.
  He seems to have matured a little in the past couple of years.
  I've developed, matured, settled down, have a lot more common sense.
  The experience of pain, the experience of stress, that is what puts those wrinkles upon our faces so rapidly, and that is what matures us.
  He had matured and he was ready to be a father no matter what it took.
  Nevertheless, what we do retain is the spirit, which matures and develops as we progress.
  In many ways, I guess I matured a lot by looking after myself for 7 years.
  Report writers say that you have matured and improved your coping strategies.
  His son was having a great time, and was maturing every day away from his mother.
  Synonyms
  become more sensible/responsible/adult, grow up
  bloom, blossom
2. 1.2 (with reference to certain foods or drinks) become or cause to become ready for consumption.
  （使）（食品，酒类）变得可食用
  no object leave the cheese to mature
  让奶酪成熟。
  with object the Scotch is matured for a minimum of three years
  苏格兰威士忌酒最少要三年才能酿熟。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Drying foods does not stop the enzymatic action that causes fruit to mature and decay; it only slows it down.
  After this it is up to the producer how much longer they mature the cheese.
  The mussels then take between 15 months and two years to mature to marketable quality when they are harvested.
  Cheddar has to be kept for a long time before it matures, whereas Caerphilly ripens in 10 days.
  It should be ready to drink in six months but can be left to mature for at least 4 years.
  In vinegar that has matured for 12 years, there is an expected 85-percent evaporation.
  It is left to mature in the cellar and the final ripening stage takes place in a spruce wood box, where the cheese is kept for at least 3 weeks.
  The owner produces it in small quantities and he matures it in earthenware containers rather than in wooden barrels as most vineyards do today.
  The cellar ensures that wines are stored at a constant temperature for conserving and maturing in the proper conditions.
  Two styles were released after maturing for three and five years respectively in French and American oak; only a five-year-old vintage dated version is now made.
  And the rule of the thumb is; the longer the cheese takes to mature, the sharper or stronger the taste it develops.
  Leaving them to mature in casks or bottles improved things further and France's loss was very much Portugal's gain.
  But there is something magical about whole cheese that needs to be properly cared for and lovingly matured.
  They have a rich unpasturised flavour, are mould ripened and often ‘flow’ as they mature.
  Synonyms
  ripen, grow ripe, become ripe, mellow, become mellow, age
2(of an insurance policy, security, etc.) reach the end of its term and hence become payable.
（保险单、证券等）到期
when the policy matures it pays off the loan
Example sentencesExamples
- It pays a fixed rate of interest until it matures.
- At that point, I thought if we waited five years for my policy to mature, at least I'd get back all of my $33,000.
- They pay a fixed interest rate until they mature, when the issuer returns your principal.
- Half of it matures in 2006 or earlier, the rest in 2008.
- If your policy is due to mature after the end of December 2005, you should get some top-up payment.
- One estimate is that fewer than one in five existing policies will mature with a value large enough to pay off the associated mortgage.
- It pays regular interest until it matures, at which point you get your money back.
- However, she was sold a policy that matured at 65.
- With a discounted gift scheme, you make a gift into a series of single-premium insurance policies designed to mature in different years.
- For example, let's say that your endowment is predicted to leave you £20,000 short when it matures.
- Let's say that you have a policy due to mature in 2013.
- And later, if you want to sell the bond before it matures, there will be a tremendous markdown on its value.
- You can get higher yields by investing in bonds that mature in 20 to 30 years.
- The bond will mature in two years and carry 4 per cent interest.
- Of the total debt stock, 80 per cent was private debt and almost 36 per cent was short term, maturing in 12 months or less.
- They have billions of dollars of securities which will be maturing in November and December too…
- It's reckoned that the average policy yet to mature will come up several thousand pounds short.
- The loan programme was originally created for executives who owed taxes on shares of restricted stock that had matured.
- If I didn't trust the stock market to create a lump sum to pay off my home loan when it matured, then why on earth did I trust it to produce enough for my retirement pot at the end of my working life?
- The fact that they mature in April 2006, a month before the last possible date for the next election, is surely coincidental!

Derivatives

maturely

adverb məˈtjʊəli

That means you have to speak up, politely and maturely.
Example sentencesExamples
- One person may be able to watch or do something very maturely where another person older than them may not be able to handle the same situation.
- Some of us act maturely and some act immaturely.
- Unless we are prepared as a nation to deal maturely, analytically and objectively with the problems that confront us, there will be no hope for our positive development.
- Try talking seriously and maturely to your mum.

Origin

Late Middle English: from Latin maturus 'timely, ripe'; perhaps related to matins.

demur from Middle English:
Demur ‘raise doubts or objections’, was first recorded as meaning ‘linger, delay’. The source of the verb is Old French demourer, based on Latin de- ‘away, completely’ and morari ‘delay, stay’. Demure (Late Middle English) with which it is often confused, probably comes from the same French word, influenced by Old French mur ‘grave’ (from Latin maturus ‘ripe or mature’ source of mature (Late Middle English)). Early meanings of demure were ‘sober, serious, reserved’. The sense ‘reserved, shy’ dates from the late 17th century.

Rhymes

abjure, adjure, allure, amour, assure, Bahawalpur, boor, Borobudur, Cavour, coiffure, conjure, couture, cure, dastur, de nos jours, doublure, dour, embouchure, endure, ensure, enure, gravure, immature, immure, impure, inure, Jaipur, Koh-i-noor, Kultur, liqueur, lure, manure, moor, Moore, Muir, mure, Nagpur, Namur, obscure, parkour, photogravure, plat du jour, Pompadour, procure, pure, rotogravure, Ruhr, Saussure, secure, simon-pure, spoor, Stour, sure, tour, Tours, velour, Yom Kippur, you're

Definition of mature in US English:

mature

adjective

1Fully developed physically; full-grown.
发育成熟的；长大的
she was now a mature woman
她现在已是个发育成熟的女人。
owls are sexually mature at one year
猫头鹰一岁时就性成熟了。
mature trees
已成材的树木。
Example sentencesExamples
- Skins constitute between five and 12 per cent by weight of a mature grape berry, depending on the vine variety.
- Bigger athletes and sprinters generally start earlier than those who are less mature physically.
- I get jealous of her because she's physically more mature - tall and curvy.
- Flower number was obtained by adding the number of scars left by aborted flowers and fruits to the number of mature fruits.
- However, it is clear that only a small fraction of the spermatids develop into mature spermatozoa in males.
- Lemurs do not fully mature until they are two-and-a-half years old, and until then most of their time is spent clinging to their mother.
- The flesh of the mature nut was grated and pressed to produce a cream.
- Boys are almost fully mature at this point and have developed a tough outer shell that protects them from their natural predators.
- During that thousand years, the mature adult of each generation would look more like a younger chimp than the mature adult of the generation before.
- Very wet soil encourages mature peanuts to sprout in the ground.
- The cubs are becoming more thick-set like fully mature foxes.
- Once the seed is fully mature, it is usually too hard to bite.
- No mature fruits had more than two seedless carpels.
- What we'll do is lower the production and seek to harvest more mature grapes.
- The adult coat begins to appear when the Pom is a year old, but that coat requires months of growth before it is fully mature.
- In mature tomato, glucose and fructose constitute the major sugars, and citric and malic acids are the major organic acids.
- Watch for fully mature, dry seedpods and collect them before they shatter.
- The biggest problem was that he would not be physically mature.
- Studies on the bamboo cell wall have focussed mainly on fully elongated and mature fibres.
- At the same time, however, biology is very far from being a fully mature science.
Synonyms
adult, grown-up, grown, fully grown, full-grown, of age, fully developed, fully fledged, in one's prime, in full bloom, nubile
1. 1.1 Having reached an advanced stage of mental or emotional development characteristic of an adult.
  （智力或感情）成熟的
  a young man mature beyond his years
  早熟的小伙子。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Does that mean I'm becoming a more emotionally and spiritually mature adult?
  ‘We strongly encourage older applicants for our courses and in my experience they are more mature,’ he added.
  But these are legitimate disagreements between mature people, and you wouldn't let a thing like that get in the way.
  You may think that dance patrons would be mainly mature persons but that is hardly the case.
  Immature teens always try to prove that they are mature and they are responsible, but the only thing they forget at that time is that one mistake can ruin their life.
  We're going to act like normal, mature adults and choose normal children's names.
  Today's young men and women are more mature, responsible and competent.
  It bothered her beyond belief that a mature adult would say such a thing, especially in front of two children.
  Our programme is not likely to work well with younger or less mature people.
  I don't deserve this and I am too mature to play silly emotional games.
  And so I did what any mature adult would do in my situation.
  They were mature adults and the assessment should be based on their own income.
  He is now mature enough emotionally to reside in the men's house without need of running home to be with his mother.
  By the time a child has reached their teens, parents feel that they are mature enough to cope with more adult content, and control shifts accordingly.
  He enjoys the company of mature people, people who are tolerant and have the patience to reach a sensible agreement with other people.
  Tell me, is there a single person in the world who doesn't think he is mature beyond his years?
  He's mature beyond his years, practices extremely well, works really hard, soaks things up.
  I suppose we're just going to have to deal with it like mature adults.
  Of course, others might have been taken over by hysterical hordes, but what I saw was a mature discussion among mature people.
  She's mature beyond her years in terms of her ability to pay attention to every single detail of her preparation.
  Synonyms
  sensible, responsible, adult, level-headed, reliable, dependable
2. 1.2 (of thought or planning) careful and thorough.
  （想法，计划）慎重的；全面的
  on mature reflection he decided they should not go
  经过慎重考虑，他决定他们不该去。
  Example sentencesExamples
  He should use the Christmas period for mature reflection and then tender his resignation.
  However, upon mature reflection this wasn't the best price for the quality delivered.
  It may be that on mature reflection, you decide to complete the transaction having weighed up all the pros and cons.
  These two books are the fruits of mature and careful scholarship.
  It's also important to have a mature rather than a gung ho approach.
  What he provides instead is a substantial elaboration of the original, clarifying and extending it with the benefit of mature reflection.
  There are strong indications that our judges make decisions without mature consideration.
  As we enter the 21st century, the time has come, surely, for a period of mature reflection.
  If it be that more mature consideration suggested that that was erroneous, then one sees an appeal to the Court of Appeal.
  But I would hope that, on mature reflection, he would not be advised to take any purely technical point on service.
  On mature consideration though, perhaps those black puddings of theirs count as weapons of mass destruction and merit a pre-emptive strike.
  Synonyms
  careful, thorough, deep, considered, methodical
3. 1.3 Used euphemistically to describe someone as being middle-aged or old.
  〈婉〉中年的，年长的
  Miss Walker was a mature lady when she married
  沃克小姐结婚时已经不年轻了。
  Example sentencesExamples
  I've been really impressed by the way in which so many companies have at last woken up to the special needs of mature skin.
  Tall, mature, single, blue-blooded aristocrat seeks tall, mature foxy lady who loves dressing in furs.
  Increasingly women and mature aged Australians are at the cutting edge of this do-it-yourself enterprise culture.
  I have mature skin and I massage my face every night with creams to prevent ageing.
  Oily and mature skin types benefit the most from this type of exfoliation.
  Over the last century face powder has undergone a revolution, but at times it still looked caked or floury on mature skin.
  Many years ago, when I lived in Paris, an extremely elegant, mature French lady told me the secret of applying a scent properly.
  In fact, farther to the southeast along the same fault zone, there are some more seismic gaps that are what we might describe as mature.
  All are hypoallergenic and super-pure so they're perfect for thin and delicate mature skins.
  When the rose petals and hips are turned into face creams they have amazing healing properties, and so are ideal for mature or sensitive skins.
  We are especially seeking more mature people who are perhaps not currently working or who have retired and wish to use their skills and experience in a different way.
  But reflecting in my mature middle-age, I still think she could have tried harder.
  Synonyms
  elderly, aged, older, senior, advanced in years, up in years, getting on
  wise, sensible, experienced, worldly-wise, knowledgeable, well versed, familiar, practised, skilled, skilful, adept, expert, veteran
2Having reached the most advanced stage in a process.
Van Gogh's mature work
凡·高的成熟作品。
Example sentencesExamples
- These are songs that demonstrate a mature talent at work - both vocally and lyrically.
- They all come out with much more advanced, mature golf swings.
- A lot of products are technologically mature, so the advances are in usability.
- In fact, I proudly imagined myself to be the only twelve year old in the UK with such advanced, mature tastes for my age.
- Against the odds, I acquired an elegant and mature writing style years ahead of my age.
- So, I was looking forward to the arrival at the National Gallery of a mature and authentic view of him: a proper assessment.
1. 2.1 (of certain foodstuffs or drinks) ready for consumption.
  （某些食品或饮料）可立即食用的
  Example sentencesExamples
  At last those who buy to drink now will have the chance to experience mature wine from France's classic regions.
  Stilton or a very mature Cheddar have enough of a tang to be interesting, Caerphilly or Wensleydale slightly less so.
  After all, he smiled, it's imperative to let mature wine breathe.
  Again, if the rim is brown, it's probably mature and ready to drink.
  A nice chunk of mature cheddar is fabulous on toast.
  Certainly, Cabernets will age, but they take longer than other varieties and I wanted some mature wine sooner.
  Beer, 15 year-old mature wine and whiskey - it's up to you what suits your mood best.
  Food that I would normally savour, like mature cheese, bacon, or roast beef, has tasted dry and dead in my mouth.
  It also goes with mature cheddar, Parmesan and other strong, hard cheeses, and it's worth trying with runny, gluey cheeses, too.
  If you're preparing Welsh rarebit, for example, use a strong-tasting, mature cheese rather than a mild variety.
  This is a startlingly complex and mature wine given its youth.
  I absolutely loved its mature cheddar and those little cakes with white sugar on top.
  While most of the wines were of very recent vintage, we did taste one mature wine, and it was excellent.
  My eldest, in a knowing way, asked me if mature cheese is made out of milk from old cows.
  More mature cheeses are firmer and can be crumbled over pasta or soup, or grilled and served on a salad dressed with walnut oil.
  A selection of fine mature cheeses and some roasted hazelnuts, or a single dry slice of brown bread?
  Synonyms
  ripe, ripened, mellow, ready, seasoned, full-flavoured
2. 2.2 Denoting an economy, industry, or market that has developed to a point where substantial expansion and investment no longer takes place.
  （经济，行业，市场）成熟的；发展余地不大的
  Example sentencesExamples
  Margins are tightening and growth slowing to the levels of more mature markets.
  However, there is a problem here in that almost every other mature economy in Europe wants tax harmonisation.
  But if the conventional capital markets don't want to touch mature industries, where can these orphan companies turn for finance?
  Some economists argue that info tech is a mature industry that cannot expect to grow much faster than the rest of the economy.
  In the midst of this, our president is determined to cut taxes to revive a mature economy.
  None of these offers an auspicious precedent or any clear parallel for introducing a flat tax to a mature economy.
  In any mature industry, a 1 percent boost would be considered good news.
  The clues to the future of the industrial markets will be found in closely analyzing how more mature markets have evolved.
  The industry is more mature than it was a decade ago, when it last rose and fell.
  As for implementing a flat tax in a mature economy, we may soon be able to observe a pilot scheme.
  The former is a mature market in most developed countries; the latter shows strength in developing nations.
  The company's biggest challenge is in its mature US home market.
  The growth potential for brewers is not in mature European markets.
  Risk-based pricing has also enabled the development of a mature secondary market in consumer debt.
  Investors in mature industries are those who want to enjoy the potential for growth but also avoid extreme highs and lows.
  The forecast was for growth levels to echo those of other mature industries, when the current sectoral downturn ends.
  We realized the first year we looked at this that we were spending far too much money on mature markets.
  Cyclical trends tend to be shorter and more applicable in mature markets.
  The corporate banking market in Ireland is mature, but there is still scope for growth internationally.
  Markets are highly saturated, and the industry is mature in the developed world.
3(of a bill) due for payment.
（账单）已到支付期的
Example sentencesExamples
- It can point the way to creating a bond between two people, but it is not itself a mature bond.

verb

[no object]

1(of an organism) become physically mature.
（人，动物）发育成熟；长大
children mature at different ages
儿童在不同的年龄发育成熟。
the trees take at least thirty years to mature
这些树木至少要30年才能成材。
she matured into a woman
她已长大成为一个女人。
Example sentencesExamples
- Doctors can help your child preserve his or her adult height potential as well as limit the emotional and social difficulties your child may face from maturing early.
- While this may have been so at point of entry, they have certainly matured into storytellers, weaving tales with a sense of theatre.
- Yorkshire's most famous soul singer has matured into a handsome, outwardly respectable middle-aged man with a raffish undertow.
- In the intervening years, he has matured into a more complete forward.
- Worms normally go through four stages as they mature into adults.
- If he stayed around long enough, he'd see his teenage bride had matured into a competent, successful businesswoman.
- They've matured into a tight live band, and if some of the quirkiness of old has been ironed out the fact that they're writing the best songs of their career more than makes up for it.
- The hollow cavities were formed as the animal matured and grew to adulthood, erasing the early growth rings.
- Some plants matured more rapidly and developed spikes from the first node.
- The most intensive period of speech and language development for humans is during the first three years of life, a period when the brain is developing and maturing.
- He had watched me since I had matured into womanhood, all the while pressuring his father to arrange the marriage.
- Worker and queen larvae mature in different cells but that makes little difference in their development.
- They have matured into a side with a backbone of leaders, and excellent mid field and a set of forwards which are lethal.
- Many developmental and educational psychologists agree that young adults mature through a sequence of stages.
- Children mature so quickly that one has to enjoy the various stages of their development.
- The trapping was prompted by a drop in numbers as it was estimated that only around five per cent of all spawnings actually matured into young fish.
- Children who mature on time or a little early have status with their peers; those who mature late feel left out and inadequate.
- Models that have been married or have borne children are most welcome, for their bodies have been well developed and matured, and are more easily drawn.
- Parrots are very intelligent and go through development stages as they mature and assert their will like rebellious teenagers.
- Not only did they survive, but every single one of my seedlings matured into a sturdy adolescent.
Synonyms
be fully grown, be full-grown, be fully developed, develop fully, come of age, become adult, reach adulthood, reach maturity
develop, grow, evolve, bloom, blossom, flourish, thrive, come to fruition
1. 1.1 (of a person) reach an advanced stage of mental or emotional development.
  （智力或感情）成熟的
  men mature as they grow older
  男人随着年纪增长会变得成熟。
  Example sentencesExamples
  In many ways, I guess I matured a lot by looking after myself for 7 years.
  He had matured and he was ready to be a father no matter what it took.
  Nevertheless, what we do retain is the spirit, which matures and develops as we progress.
  I've developed, matured, settled down, have a lot more common sense.
  His son was having a great time, and was maturing every day away from his mother.
  However, thinking seems to be more of an art than a natural talent, something learned and developed as one matures in life.
  Then, when I matured a little, I saw what he had had to give up for me.
  He matured much faster than the other boys I knew, if only mentally.
  It's impossible to project how players will physically grow and mature emotionally.
  He seems to have matured a little in the past couple of years.
  The experience of pain, the experience of stress, that is what puts those wrinkles upon our faces so rapidly, and that is what matures us.
  Report writers say that you have matured and improved your coping strategies.
  Synonyms
  become more adult, become more responsible, become more sensible, grow up
2. 1.2 (with reference to certain foodstuffs or drinks) become or cause to become ready for consumption.
  （某些食品或饮料）可立即食用的
  no object leave the cheese to mature
  让奶酪成熟。
  with object the Scotch is matured for a minimum of three years
  苏格兰威士忌酒最少要三年才能酿熟。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The mussels then take between 15 months and two years to mature to marketable quality when they are harvested.
  Drying foods does not stop the enzymatic action that causes fruit to mature and decay; it only slows it down.
  Cheddar has to be kept for a long time before it matures, whereas Caerphilly ripens in 10 days.
  They have a rich unpasturised flavour, are mould ripened and often ‘flow’ as they mature.
  It is left to mature in the cellar and the final ripening stage takes place in a spruce wood box, where the cheese is kept for at least 3 weeks.
  Two styles were released after maturing for three and five years respectively in French and American oak; only a five-year-old vintage dated version is now made.
  The owner produces it in small quantities and he matures it in earthenware containers rather than in wooden barrels as most vineyards do today.
  In vinegar that has matured for 12 years, there is an expected 85-percent evaporation.
  After this it is up to the producer how much longer they mature the cheese.
  But there is something magical about whole cheese that needs to be properly cared for and lovingly matured.
  And the rule of the thumb is; the longer the cheese takes to mature, the sharper or stronger the taste it develops.
  The cellar ensures that wines are stored at a constant temperature for conserving and maturing in the proper conditions.
  It should be ready to drink in six months but can be left to mature for at least 4 years.
  Leaving them to mature in casks or bottles improved things further and France's loss was very much Portugal's gain.
  Synonyms
  ripen, grow ripe, become ripe, mellow, become mellow, age
2(of an insurance policy, security, etc.) reach the end of its term and hence become payable.
（保险单、证券等）到期
Example sentencesExamples
- If I didn't trust the stock market to create a lump sum to pay off my home loan when it matured, then why on earth did I trust it to produce enough for my retirement pot at the end of my working life?
- Half of it matures in 2006 or earlier, the rest in 2008.
- With a discounted gift scheme, you make a gift into a series of single-premium insurance policies designed to mature in different years.
- For example, let's say that your endowment is predicted to leave you £20,000 short when it matures.
- The fact that they mature in April 2006, a month before the last possible date for the next election, is surely coincidental!
- It pays a fixed rate of interest until it matures.
- Let's say that you have a policy due to mature in 2013.
- One estimate is that fewer than one in five existing policies will mature with a value large enough to pay off the associated mortgage.
- However, she was sold a policy that matured at 65.
- At that point, I thought if we waited five years for my policy to mature, at least I'd get back all of my $33,000.
- The loan programme was originally created for executives who owed taxes on shares of restricted stock that had matured.
- They pay a fixed interest rate until they mature, when the issuer returns your principal.
- And later, if you want to sell the bond before it matures, there will be a tremendous markdown on its value.
- Of the total debt stock, 80 per cent was private debt and almost 36 per cent was short term, maturing in 12 months or less.
- If your policy is due to mature after the end of December 2005, you should get some top-up payment.
- It's reckoned that the average policy yet to mature will come up several thousand pounds short.
- They have billions of dollars of securities which will be maturing in November and December too…
- The bond will mature in two years and carry 4 per cent interest.
- It pays regular interest until it matures, at which point you get your money back.
- You can get higher yields by investing in bonds that mature in 20 to 30 years.

Origin

Late Middle English: from Latin maturus ‘timely, ripe’; perhaps related to matins.

单词	mature
释义	Definition of mature in English: mature adjectivematurer, maturest məˈtʃʊə 1Fully developed physically; full-grown. 发育成熟的；长大的 she was now a mature woman 她现在已是个发育成熟的女人。 owls are sexually mature at one year 猫头鹰一岁时就性成熟了。 Example sentencesExamples The flesh of the mature nut was grated and pressed to produce a cream. At the same time, however, biology is very far from being a fully mature science. Studies on the bamboo cell wall have focussed mainly on fully elongated and mature fibres. However, it is clear that only a small fraction of the spermatids develop into mature spermatozoa in males. Boys are almost fully mature at this point and have developed a tough outer shell that protects them from their natural predators. Very wet soil encourages mature peanuts to sprout in the ground. No mature fruits had more than two seedless carpels. Skins constitute between five and 12 per cent by weight of a mature grape berry, depending on the vine variety. The biggest problem was that he would not be physically mature. In mature tomato, glucose and fructose constitute the major sugars, and citric and malic acids are the major organic acids. Lemurs do not fully mature until they are two-and-a-half years old, and until then most of their time is spent clinging to their mother. Bigger athletes and sprinters generally start earlier than those who are less mature physically. The cubs are becoming more thick-set like fully mature foxes. During that thousand years, the mature adult of each generation would look more like a younger chimp than the mature adult of the generation before. I get jealous of her because she's physically more mature - tall and curvy. What we'll do is lower the production and seek to harvest more mature grapes. Flower number was obtained by adding the number of scars left by aborted flowers and fruits to the number of mature fruits. Watch for fully mature, dry seedpods and collect them before they shatter. Once the seed is fully mature, it is usually too hard to bite. The adult coat begins to appear when the Pom is a year old, but that coat requires months of growth before it is fully mature. Synonyms adult, grown-up, grown, fully grown, full-grown, of age, fully developed, fully fledged, in one's prime, in full bloom, nubile 1.1 (especially of a young person) having reached a stage of mental or emotional development characteristic of an adult. （智力或感情）成熟的 a young man mature beyond his years 早熟的小伙子。 Example sentencesExamples He's mature beyond his years, practices extremely well, works really hard, soaks things up. They were mature adults and the assessment should be based on their own income. She's mature beyond her years in terms of her ability to pay attention to every single detail of her preparation. ‘We strongly encourage older applicants for our courses and in my experience they are more mature,’ he added. Today's young men and women are more mature, responsible and competent. And so I did what any mature adult would do in my situation. We're going to act like normal, mature adults and choose normal children's names. He is now mature enough emotionally to reside in the men's house without need of running home to be with his mother. You may think that dance patrons would be mainly mature persons but that is hardly the case. Immature teens always try to prove that they are mature and they are responsible, but the only thing they forget at that time is that one mistake can ruin their life. Tell me, is there a single person in the world who doesn't think he is mature beyond his years? Does that mean I'm becoming a more emotionally and spiritually mature adult? It bothered her beyond belief that a mature adult would say such a thing, especially in front of two children. But these are legitimate disagreements between mature people, and you wouldn't let a thing like that get in the way. By the time a child has reached their teens, parents feel that they are mature enough to cope with more adult content, and control shifts accordingly. I don't deserve this and I am too mature to play silly emotional games. He enjoys the company of mature people, people who are tolerant and have the patience to reach a sensible agreement with other people. I suppose we're just going to have to deal with it like mature adults. Of course, others might have been taken over by hysterical hordes, but what I saw was a mature discussion among mature people. Our programme is not likely to work well with younger or less mature people. Synonyms sensible, responsible, adult, level-headed, reliable, dependable discriminating, shrewd, practical, wise, sagacious, experienced, sophisticated 1.2 (of thought or planning) careful and thorough. （想法，计划）慎重的；全面的 on mature reflection he decided they should not go 经过慎重考虑，他决定他们不该去。 Example sentencesExamples He should use the Christmas period for mature reflection and then tender his resignation. As we enter the 21st century, the time has come, surely, for a period of mature reflection. On mature consideration though, perhaps those black puddings of theirs count as weapons of mass destruction and merit a pre-emptive strike. It may be that on mature reflection, you decide to complete the transaction having weighed up all the pros and cons. It's also important to have a mature rather than a gung ho approach. However, upon mature reflection this wasn't the best price for the quality delivered. But I would hope that, on mature reflection, he would not be advised to take any purely technical point on service. There are strong indications that our judges make decisions without mature consideration. If it be that more mature consideration suggested that that was erroneous, then one sees an appeal to the Court of Appeal. What he provides instead is a substantial elaboration of the original, clarifying and extending it with the benefit of mature reflection. These two books are the fruits of mature and careful scholarship. Synonyms careful, thorough, deep, considered, methodical 1.3 Used euphemistically to describe someone middle-aged or old. 〈婉〉中年的，年长的 Miss Walker was a mature lady when she married 沃克小姐结婚时已经不年轻了。 Example sentencesExamples We are especially seeking more mature people who are perhaps not currently working or who have retired and wish to use their skills and experience in a different way. But reflecting in my mature middle-age, I still think she could have tried harder. When the rose petals and hips are turned into face creams they have amazing healing properties, and so are ideal for mature or sensitive skins. In fact, farther to the southeast along the same fault zone, there are some more seismic gaps that are what we might describe as mature. Oily and mature skin types benefit the most from this type of exfoliation. All are hypoallergenic and super-pure so they're perfect for thin and delicate mature skins. Tall, mature, single, blue-blooded aristocrat seeks tall, mature foxy lady who loves dressing in furs. I've been really impressed by the way in which so many companies have at last woken up to the special needs of mature skin. Increasingly women and mature aged Australians are at the cutting edge of this do-it-yourself enterprise culture. Many years ago, when I lived in Paris, an extremely elegant, mature French lady told me the secret of applying a scent properly. I have mature skin and I massage my face every night with creams to prevent ageing. Over the last century face powder has undergone a revolution, but at times it still looked caked or floury on mature skin. Synonyms elderly, aged, older, senior, advanced in years, up in years, getting on wise, sensible, experienced, worldly-wise, knowledgeable, well versed, familiar, practised, skilled, skilful, adept, expert, veteran 2Having reached the most advanced stage in a process. Van Gogh's mature work 凡·高的成熟作品。 Example sentencesExamples A lot of products are technologically mature, so the advances are in usability. So, I was looking forward to the arrival at the National Gallery of a mature and authentic view of him: a proper assessment. In fact, I proudly imagined myself to be the only twelve year old in the UK with such advanced, mature tastes for my age. They all come out with much more advanced, mature golf swings. These are songs that demonstrate a mature talent at work - both vocally and lyrically. Against the odds, I acquired an elegant and mature writing style years ahead of my age. 2.1 (of certain foods or drinks) ready for consumption. （某些食品或饮料）可立即食用的 a rather nice mature Camembert Example sentencesExamples Stilton or a very mature Cheddar have enough of a tang to be interesting, Caerphilly or Wensleydale slightly less so. Certainly, Cabernets will age, but they take longer than other varieties and I wanted some mature wine sooner. It also goes with mature cheddar, Parmesan and other strong, hard cheeses, and it's worth trying with runny, gluey cheeses, too. Again, if the rim is brown, it's probably mature and ready to drink. A selection of fine mature cheeses and some roasted hazelnuts, or a single dry slice of brown bread? Food that I would normally savour, like mature cheese, bacon, or roast beef, has tasted dry and dead in my mouth. At last those who buy to drink now will have the chance to experience mature wine from France's classic regions. After all, he smiled, it's imperative to let mature wine breathe. More mature cheeses are firmer and can be crumbled over pasta or soup, or grilled and served on a salad dressed with walnut oil. Beer, 15 year-old mature wine and whiskey - it's up to you what suits your mood best. This is a startlingly complex and mature wine given its youth. If you're preparing Welsh rarebit, for example, use a strong-tasting, mature cheese rather than a mild variety. A nice chunk of mature cheddar is fabulous on toast. While most of the wines were of very recent vintage, we did taste one mature wine, and it was excellent. I absolutely loved its mature cheddar and those little cakes with white sugar on top. My eldest, in a knowing way, asked me if mature cheese is made out of milk from old cows. Synonyms ripe, ripened, mellow, ready, seasoned, full-flavoured 2.2 Denoting an economy, industry, or market that has developed to a point where substantial expansion and investment no longer takes place. （经济，行业，市场）成熟的；发展余地不大的 a mature, sophisticated economy Example sentencesExamples However, there is a problem here in that almost every other mature economy in Europe wants tax harmonisation. The company's biggest challenge is in its mature US home market. The industry is more mature than it was a decade ago, when it last rose and fell. But if the conventional capital markets don't want to touch mature industries, where can these orphan companies turn for finance? We realized the first year we looked at this that we were spending far too much money on mature markets. None of these offers an auspicious precedent or any clear parallel for introducing a flat tax to a mature economy. Cyclical trends tend to be shorter and more applicable in mature markets. Margins are tightening and growth slowing to the levels of more mature markets. In any mature industry, a 1 percent boost would be considered good news. Markets are highly saturated, and the industry is mature in the developed world. Investors in mature industries are those who want to enjoy the potential for growth but also avoid extreme highs and lows. In the midst of this, our president is determined to cut taxes to revive a mature economy. The clues to the future of the industrial markets will be found in closely analyzing how more mature markets have evolved. The corporate banking market in Ireland is mature, but there is still scope for growth internationally. The growth potential for brewers is not in mature European markets. As for implementing a flat tax in a mature economy, we may soon be able to observe a pilot scheme. Risk-based pricing has also enabled the development of a mature secondary market in consumer debt. Some economists argue that info tech is a mature industry that cannot expect to grow much faster than the rest of the economy. The former is a mature market in most developed countries; the latter shows strength in developing nations. The forecast was for growth levels to echo those of other mature industries, when the current sectoral downturn ends. 3(of a bill, bond, etc.) due for payment or repayment. Example sentencesExamples It can point the way to creating a bond between two people, but it is not itself a mature bond. verb məˈtʃʊə [no object] 1(of a person or thing) become fully grown or developed. children mature at different ages 儿童在不同的年龄发育成熟。 the trees take at least thirty years to mature 这些树木至少要30年才能成材。 Example sentencesExamples Doctors can help your child preserve his or her adult height potential as well as limit the emotional and social difficulties your child may face from maturing early. They've matured into a tight live band, and if some of the quirkiness of old has been ironed out the fact that they're writing the best songs of their career more than makes up for it. Worker and queen larvae mature in different cells but that makes little difference in their development. Not only did they survive, but every single one of my seedlings matured into a sturdy adolescent. Yorkshire's most famous soul singer has matured into a handsome, outwardly respectable middle-aged man with a raffish undertow. In the intervening years, he has matured into a more complete forward. The trapping was prompted by a drop in numbers as it was estimated that only around five per cent of all spawnings actually matured into young fish. Children mature so quickly that one has to enjoy the various stages of their development. Parrots are very intelligent and go through development stages as they mature and assert their will like rebellious teenagers. Many developmental and educational psychologists agree that young adults mature through a sequence of stages. Some plants matured more rapidly and developed spikes from the first node. They have matured into a side with a backbone of leaders, and excellent mid field and a set of forwards which are lethal. Models that have been married or have borne children are most welcome, for their bodies have been well developed and matured, and are more easily drawn. While this may have been so at point of entry, they have certainly matured into storytellers, weaving tales with a sense of theatre. If he stayed around long enough, he'd see his teenage bride had matured into a competent, successful businesswoman. The hollow cavities were formed as the animal matured and grew to adulthood, erasing the early growth rings. He had watched me since I had matured into womanhood, all the while pressuring his father to arrange the marriage. Worms normally go through four stages as they mature into adults. Children who mature on time or a little early have status with their peers; those who mature late feel left out and inadequate. The most intensive period of speech and language development for humans is during the first three years of life, a period when the brain is developing and maturing. Synonyms be fully grown, be full-grown, be fully developed, develop fully, come of age, become adult, reach adulthood, reach maturity develop, grow, evolve, bloom, blossom, flourish, thrive, come to fruition 1.1 (of a person) reach an advanced stage of mental or emotional development. （智力或感情）成熟的 he has matured and is ready to take on new responsibilities Example sentencesExamples He matured much faster than the other boys I knew, if only mentally. Then, when I matured a little, I saw what he had had to give up for me. It's impossible to project how players will physically grow and mature emotionally. However, thinking seems to be more of an art than a natural talent, something learned and developed as one matures in life. He seems to have matured a little in the past couple of years. I've developed, matured, settled down, have a lot more common sense. The experience of pain, the experience of stress, that is what puts those wrinkles upon our faces so rapidly, and that is what matures us. He had matured and he was ready to be a father no matter what it took. Nevertheless, what we do retain is the spirit, which matures and develops as we progress. In many ways, I guess I matured a lot by looking after myself for 7 years. Report writers say that you have matured and improved your coping strategies. His son was having a great time, and was maturing every day away from his mother. Synonyms become more sensible/responsible/adult, grow up bloom, blossom 1.2 (with reference to certain foods or drinks) become or cause to become ready for consumption. （使）（食品，酒类）变得可食用 no object leave the cheese to mature 让奶酪成熟。 with object the Scotch is matured for a minimum of three years 苏格兰威士忌酒最少要三年才能酿熟。 Example sentencesExamples Drying foods does not stop the enzymatic action that causes fruit to mature and decay; it only slows it down. After this it is up to the producer how much longer they mature the cheese. The mussels then take between 15 months and two years to mature to marketable quality when they are harvested. Cheddar has to be kept for a long time before it matures, whereas Caerphilly ripens in 10 days. It should be ready to drink in six months but can be left to mature for at least 4 years. In vinegar that has matured for 12 years, there is an expected 85-percent evaporation. It is left to mature in the cellar and the final ripening stage takes place in a spruce wood box, where the cheese is kept for at least 3 weeks. The owner produces it in small quantities and he matures it in earthenware containers rather than in wooden barrels as most vineyards do today. The cellar ensures that wines are stored at a constant temperature for conserving and maturing in the proper conditions. Two styles were released after maturing for three and five years respectively in French and American oak; only a five-year-old vintage dated version is now made. And the rule of the thumb is; the longer the cheese takes to mature, the sharper or stronger the taste it develops. Leaving them to mature in casks or bottles improved things further and France's loss was very much Portugal's gain. But there is something magical about whole cheese that needs to be properly cared for and lovingly matured. They have a rich unpasturised flavour, are mould ripened and often ‘flow’ as they mature. Synonyms ripen, grow ripe, become ripe, mellow, become mellow, age 2(of an insurance policy, security, etc.) reach the end of its term and hence become payable. （保险单、证券等）到期 when the policy matures it pays off the loan Example sentencesExamples It pays a fixed rate of interest until it matures. At that point, I thought if we waited five years for my policy to mature, at least I'd get back all of my $33,000. They pay a fixed interest rate until they mature, when the issuer returns your principal. Half of it matures in 2006 or earlier, the rest in 2008. If your policy is due to mature after the end of December 2005, you should get some top-up payment. One estimate is that fewer than one in five existing policies will mature with a value large enough to pay off the associated mortgage. It pays regular interest until it matures, at which point you get your money back. However, she was sold a policy that matured at 65. With a discounted gift scheme, you make a gift into a series of single-premium insurance policies designed to mature in different years. For example, let's say that your endowment is predicted to leave you £20,000 short when it matures. Let's say that you have a policy due to mature in 2013. And later, if you want to sell the bond before it matures, there will be a tremendous markdown on its value. You can get higher yields by investing in bonds that mature in 20 to 30 years. The bond will mature in two years and carry 4 per cent interest. Of the total debt stock, 80 per cent was private debt and almost 36 per cent was short term, maturing in 12 months or less. They have billions of dollars of securities which will be maturing in November and December too… It's reckoned that the average policy yet to mature will come up several thousand pounds short. The loan programme was originally created for executives who owed taxes on shares of restricted stock that had matured. If I didn't trust the stock market to create a lump sum to pay off my home loan when it matured, then why on earth did I trust it to produce enough for my retirement pot at the end of my working life? The fact that they mature in April 2006, a month before the last possible date for the next election, is surely coincidental! Derivatives maturely adverb məˈtjʊəli That means you have to speak up, politely and maturely. Example sentencesExamples One person may be able to watch or do something very maturely where another person older than them may not be able to handle the same situation. Some of us act maturely and some act immaturely. Unless we are prepared as a nation to deal maturely, analytically and objectively with the problems that confront us, there will be no hope for our positive development. Try talking seriously and maturely to your mum. Origin Late Middle English: from Latin maturus 'timely, ripe'; perhaps related to matins. demur from Middle English: Demur ‘raise doubts or objections’, was first recorded as meaning ‘linger, delay’. The source of the verb is Old French demourer, based on Latin de- ‘away, completely’ and morari ‘delay, stay’. Demure (Late Middle English) with which it is often confused, probably comes from the same French word, influenced by Old French mur ‘grave’ (from Latin maturus ‘ripe or mature’ source of mature (Late Middle English)). Early meanings of demure were ‘sober, serious, reserved’. The sense ‘reserved, shy’ dates from the late 17th century. Rhymes abjure, adjure, allure, amour, assure, Bahawalpur, boor, Borobudur, Cavour, coiffure, conjure, couture, cure, dastur, de nos jours, doublure, dour, embouchure, endure, ensure, enure, gravure, immature, immure, impure, inure, Jaipur, Koh-i-noor, Kultur, liqueur, lure, manure, moor, Moore, Muir, mure, Nagpur, Namur, obscure, parkour, photogravure, plat du jour, Pompadour, procure, pure, rotogravure, Ruhr, Saussure, secure, simon-pure, spoor, Stour, sure, tour, Tours, velour, Yom Kippur, you're Definition of mature in US English: mature adjective 1Fully developed physically; full-grown. 发育成熟的；长大的 she was now a mature woman 她现在已是个发育成熟的女人。 owls are sexually mature at one year 猫头鹰一岁时就性成熟了。 mature trees 已成材的树木。 Example sentencesExamples Skins constitute between five and 12 per cent by weight of a mature grape berry, depending on the vine variety. Bigger athletes and sprinters generally start earlier than those who are less mature physically. I get jealous of her because she's physically more mature - tall and curvy. Flower number was obtained by adding the number of scars left by aborted flowers and fruits to the number of mature fruits. However, it is clear that only a small fraction of the spermatids develop into mature spermatozoa in males. Lemurs do not fully mature until they are two-and-a-half years old, and until then most of their time is spent clinging to their mother. The flesh of the mature nut was grated and pressed to produce a cream. Boys are almost fully mature at this point and have developed a tough outer shell that protects them from their natural predators. During that thousand years, the mature adult of each generation would look more like a younger chimp than the mature adult of the generation before. Very wet soil encourages mature peanuts to sprout in the ground. The cubs are becoming more thick-set like fully mature foxes. Once the seed is fully mature, it is usually too hard to bite. No mature fruits had more than two seedless carpels. What we'll do is lower the production and seek to harvest more mature grapes. The adult coat begins to appear when the Pom is a year old, but that coat requires months of growth before it is fully mature. In mature tomato, glucose and fructose constitute the major sugars, and citric and malic acids are the major organic acids. Watch for fully mature, dry seedpods and collect them before they shatter. The biggest problem was that he would not be physically mature. Studies on the bamboo cell wall have focussed mainly on fully elongated and mature fibres. At the same time, however, biology is very far from being a fully mature science. Synonyms adult, grown-up, grown, fully grown, full-grown, of age, fully developed, fully fledged, in one's prime, in full bloom, nubile 1.1 Having reached an advanced stage of mental or emotional development characteristic of an adult. （智力或感情）成熟的 a young man mature beyond his years 早熟的小伙子。 Example sentencesExamples Does that mean I'm becoming a more emotionally and spiritually mature adult? ‘We strongly encourage older applicants for our courses and in my experience they are more mature,’ he added. But these are legitimate disagreements between mature people, and you wouldn't let a thing like that get in the way. You may think that dance patrons would be mainly mature persons but that is hardly the case. Immature teens always try to prove that they are mature and they are responsible, but the only thing they forget at that time is that one mistake can ruin their life. We're going to act like normal, mature adults and choose normal children's names. Today's young men and women are more mature, responsible and competent. It bothered her beyond belief that a mature adult would say such a thing, especially in front of two children. Our programme is not likely to work well with younger or less mature people. I don't deserve this and I am too mature to play silly emotional games. And so I did what any mature adult would do in my situation. They were mature adults and the assessment should be based on their own income. He is now mature enough emotionally to reside in the men's house without need of running home to be with his mother. By the time a child has reached their teens, parents feel that they are mature enough to cope with more adult content, and control shifts accordingly. He enjoys the company of mature people, people who are tolerant and have the patience to reach a sensible agreement with other people. Tell me, is there a single person in the world who doesn't think he is mature beyond his years? He's mature beyond his years, practices extremely well, works really hard, soaks things up. I suppose we're just going to have to deal with it like mature adults. Of course, others might have been taken over by hysterical hordes, but what I saw was a mature discussion among mature people. She's mature beyond her years in terms of her ability to pay attention to every single detail of her preparation. Synonyms sensible, responsible, adult, level-headed, reliable, dependable 1.2 (of thought or planning) careful and thorough. （想法，计划）慎重的；全面的 on mature reflection he decided they should not go 经过慎重考虑，他决定他们不该去。 Example sentencesExamples He should use the Christmas period for mature reflection and then tender his resignation. However, upon mature reflection this wasn't the best price for the quality delivered. It may be that on mature reflection, you decide to complete the transaction having weighed up all the pros and cons. These two books are the fruits of mature and careful scholarship. It's also important to have a mature rather than a gung ho approach. What he provides instead is a substantial elaboration of the original, clarifying and extending it with the benefit of mature reflection. There are strong indications that our judges make decisions without mature consideration. As we enter the 21st century, the time has come, surely, for a period of mature reflection. If it be that more mature consideration suggested that that was erroneous, then one sees an appeal to the Court of Appeal. But I would hope that, on mature reflection, he would not be advised to take any purely technical point on service. On mature consideration though, perhaps those black puddings of theirs count as weapons of mass destruction and merit a pre-emptive strike. Synonyms careful, thorough, deep, considered, methodical 1.3 Used euphemistically to describe someone as being middle-aged or old. 〈婉〉中年的，年长的 Miss Walker was a mature lady when she married 沃克小姐结婚时已经不年轻了。 Example sentencesExamples I've been really impressed by the way in which so many companies have at last woken up to the special needs of mature skin. Tall, mature, single, blue-blooded aristocrat seeks tall, mature foxy lady who loves dressing in furs. Increasingly women and mature aged Australians are at the cutting edge of this do-it-yourself enterprise culture. I have mature skin and I massage my face every night with creams to prevent ageing. Oily and mature skin types benefit the most from this type of exfoliation. Over the last century face powder has undergone a revolution, but at times it still looked caked or floury on mature skin. Many years ago, when I lived in Paris, an extremely elegant, mature French lady told me the secret of applying a scent properly. In fact, farther to the southeast along the same fault zone, there are some more seismic gaps that are what we might describe as mature. All are hypoallergenic and super-pure so they're perfect for thin and delicate mature skins. When the rose petals and hips are turned into face creams they have amazing healing properties, and so are ideal for mature or sensitive skins. We are especially seeking more mature people who are perhaps not currently working or who have retired and wish to use their skills and experience in a different way. But reflecting in my mature middle-age, I still think she could have tried harder. Synonyms elderly, aged, older, senior, advanced in years, up in years, getting on wise, sensible, experienced, worldly-wise, knowledgeable, well versed, familiar, practised, skilled, skilful, adept, expert, veteran 2Having reached the most advanced stage in a process. Van Gogh's mature work 凡·高的成熟作品。 Example sentencesExamples These are songs that demonstrate a mature talent at work - both vocally and lyrically. They all come out with much more advanced, mature golf swings. A lot of products are technologically mature, so the advances are in usability. In fact, I proudly imagined myself to be the only twelve year old in the UK with such advanced, mature tastes for my age. Against the odds, I acquired an elegant and mature writing style years ahead of my age. So, I was looking forward to the arrival at the National Gallery of a mature and authentic view of him: a proper assessment. 2.1 (of certain foodstuffs or drinks) ready for consumption. （某些食品或饮料）可立即食用的 Example sentencesExamples At last those who buy to drink now will have the chance to experience mature wine from France's classic regions. Stilton or a very mature Cheddar have enough of a tang to be interesting, Caerphilly or Wensleydale slightly less so. After all, he smiled, it's imperative to let mature wine breathe. Again, if the rim is brown, it's probably mature and ready to drink. A nice chunk of mature cheddar is fabulous on toast. Certainly, Cabernets will age, but they take longer than other varieties and I wanted some mature wine sooner. Beer, 15 year-old mature wine and whiskey - it's up to you what suits your mood best. Food that I would normally savour, like mature cheese, bacon, or roast beef, has tasted dry and dead in my mouth. It also goes with mature cheddar, Parmesan and other strong, hard cheeses, and it's worth trying with runny, gluey cheeses, too. If you're preparing Welsh rarebit, for example, use a strong-tasting, mature cheese rather than a mild variety. This is a startlingly complex and mature wine given its youth. I absolutely loved its mature cheddar and those little cakes with white sugar on top. While most of the wines were of very recent vintage, we did taste one mature wine, and it was excellent. My eldest, in a knowing way, asked me if mature cheese is made out of milk from old cows. More mature cheeses are firmer and can be crumbled over pasta or soup, or grilled and served on a salad dressed with walnut oil. A selection of fine mature cheeses and some roasted hazelnuts, or a single dry slice of brown bread? Synonyms ripe, ripened, mellow, ready, seasoned, full-flavoured 2.2 Denoting an economy, industry, or market that has developed to a point where substantial expansion and investment no longer takes place. （经济，行业，市场）成熟的；发展余地不大的 Example sentencesExamples Margins are tightening and growth slowing to the levels of more mature markets. However, there is a problem here in that almost every other mature economy in Europe wants tax harmonisation. But if the conventional capital markets don't want to touch mature industries, where can these orphan companies turn for finance? Some economists argue that info tech is a mature industry that cannot expect to grow much faster than the rest of the economy. In the midst of this, our president is determined to cut taxes to revive a mature economy. None of these offers an auspicious precedent or any clear parallel for introducing a flat tax to a mature economy. In any mature industry, a 1 percent boost would be considered good news. The clues to the future of the industrial markets will be found in closely analyzing how more mature markets have evolved. The industry is more mature than it was a decade ago, when it last rose and fell. As for implementing a flat tax in a mature economy, we may soon be able to observe a pilot scheme. The former is a mature market in most developed countries; the latter shows strength in developing nations. The company's biggest challenge is in its mature US home market. The growth potential for brewers is not in mature European markets. Risk-based pricing has also enabled the development of a mature secondary market in consumer debt. Investors in mature industries are those who want to enjoy the potential for growth but also avoid extreme highs and lows. The forecast was for growth levels to echo those of other mature industries, when the current sectoral downturn ends. We realized the first year we looked at this that we were spending far too much money on mature markets. Cyclical trends tend to be shorter and more applicable in mature markets. The corporate banking market in Ireland is mature, but there is still scope for growth internationally. Markets are highly saturated, and the industry is mature in the developed world. 3(of a bill) due for payment. （账单）已到支付期的 Example sentencesExamples It can point the way to creating a bond between two people, but it is not itself a mature bond. verb [no object] 1(of an organism) become physically mature. （人，动物）发育成熟；长大 children mature at different ages 儿童在不同的年龄发育成熟。 the trees take at least thirty years to mature 这些树木至少要30年才能成材。 she matured into a woman 她已长大成为一个女人。 Example sentencesExamples Doctors can help your child preserve his or her adult height potential as well as limit the emotional and social difficulties your child may face from maturing early. While this may have been so at point of entry, they have certainly matured into storytellers, weaving tales with a sense of theatre. Yorkshire's most famous soul singer has matured into a handsome, outwardly respectable middle-aged man with a raffish undertow. In the intervening years, he has matured into a more complete forward. Worms normally go through four stages as they mature into adults. If he stayed around long enough, he'd see his teenage bride had matured into a competent, successful businesswoman. They've matured into a tight live band, and if some of the quirkiness of old has been ironed out the fact that they're writing the best songs of their career more than makes up for it. The hollow cavities were formed as the animal matured and grew to adulthood, erasing the early growth rings. Some plants matured more rapidly and developed spikes from the first node. The most intensive period of speech and language development for humans is during the first three years of life, a period when the brain is developing and maturing. He had watched me since I had matured into womanhood, all the while pressuring his father to arrange the marriage. Worker and queen larvae mature in different cells but that makes little difference in their development. They have matured into a side with a backbone of leaders, and excellent mid field and a set of forwards which are lethal. Many developmental and educational psychologists agree that young adults mature through a sequence of stages. Children mature so quickly that one has to enjoy the various stages of their development. The trapping was prompted by a drop in numbers as it was estimated that only around five per cent of all spawnings actually matured into young fish. Children who mature on time or a little early have status with their peers; those who mature late feel left out and inadequate. Models that have been married or have borne children are most welcome, for their bodies have been well developed and matured, and are more easily drawn. Parrots are very intelligent and go through development stages as they mature and assert their will like rebellious teenagers. Not only did they survive, but every single one of my seedlings matured into a sturdy adolescent. Synonyms be fully grown, be full-grown, be fully developed, develop fully, come of age, become adult, reach adulthood, reach maturity develop, grow, evolve, bloom, blossom, flourish, thrive, come to fruition 1.1 (of a person) reach an advanced stage of mental or emotional development. （智力或感情）成熟的 men mature as they grow older 男人随着年纪增长会变得成熟。 Example sentencesExamples In many ways, I guess I matured a lot by looking after myself for 7 years. He had matured and he was ready to be a father no matter what it took. Nevertheless, what we do retain is the spirit, which matures and develops as we progress. I've developed, matured, settled down, have a lot more common sense. His son was having a great time, and was maturing every day away from his mother. However, thinking seems to be more of an art than a natural talent, something learned and developed as one matures in life. Then, when I matured a little, I saw what he had had to give up for me. He matured much faster than the other boys I knew, if only mentally. It's impossible to project how players will physically grow and mature emotionally. He seems to have matured a little in the past couple of years. The experience of pain, the experience of stress, that is what puts those wrinkles upon our faces so rapidly, and that is what matures us. Report writers say that you have matured and improved your coping strategies. Synonyms become more adult, become more responsible, become more sensible, grow up 1.2 (with reference to certain foodstuffs or drinks) become or cause to become ready for consumption. （某些食品或饮料）可立即食用的 no object leave the cheese to mature 让奶酪成熟。 with object the Scotch is matured for a minimum of three years 苏格兰威士忌酒最少要三年才能酿熟。 Example sentencesExamples The mussels then take between 15 months and two years to mature to marketable quality when they are harvested. Drying foods does not stop the enzymatic action that causes fruit to mature and decay; it only slows it down. Cheddar has to be kept for a long time before it matures, whereas Caerphilly ripens in 10 days. They have a rich unpasturised flavour, are mould ripened and often ‘flow’ as they mature. It is left to mature in the cellar and the final ripening stage takes place in a spruce wood box, where the cheese is kept for at least 3 weeks. Two styles were released after maturing for three and five years respectively in French and American oak; only a five-year-old vintage dated version is now made. The owner produces it in small quantities and he matures it in earthenware containers rather than in wooden barrels as most vineyards do today. In vinegar that has matured for 12 years, there is an expected 85-percent evaporation. After this it is up to the producer how much longer they mature the cheese. But there is something magical about whole cheese that needs to be properly cared for and lovingly matured. And the rule of the thumb is; the longer the cheese takes to mature, the sharper or stronger the taste it develops. The cellar ensures that wines are stored at a constant temperature for conserving and maturing in the proper conditions. It should be ready to drink in six months but can be left to mature for at least 4 years. Leaving them to mature in casks or bottles improved things further and France's loss was very much Portugal's gain. Synonyms ripen, grow ripe, become ripe, mellow, become mellow, age 2(of an insurance policy, security, etc.) reach the end of its term and hence become payable. （保险单、证券等）到期 Example sentencesExamples If I didn't trust the stock market to create a lump sum to pay off my home loan when it matured, then why on earth did I trust it to produce enough for my retirement pot at the end of my working life? Half of it matures in 2006 or earlier, the rest in 2008. With a discounted gift scheme, you make a gift into a series of single-premium insurance policies designed to mature in different years. For example, let's say that your endowment is predicted to leave you £20,000 short when it matures. The fact that they mature in April 2006, a month before the last possible date for the next election, is surely coincidental! It pays a fixed rate of interest until it matures. Let's say that you have a policy due to mature in 2013. One estimate is that fewer than one in five existing policies will mature with a value large enough to pay off the associated mortgage. However, she was sold a policy that matured at 65. At that point, I thought if we waited five years for my policy to mature, at least I'd get back all of my $33,000. The loan programme was originally created for executives who owed taxes on shares of restricted stock that had matured. They pay a fixed interest rate until they mature, when the issuer returns your principal. And later, if you want to sell the bond before it matures, there will be a tremendous markdown on its value. Of the total debt stock, 80 per cent was private debt and almost 36 per cent was short term, maturing in 12 months or less. If your policy is due to mature after the end of December 2005, you should get some top-up payment. It's reckoned that the average policy yet to mature will come up several thousand pounds short. They have billions of dollars of securities which will be maturing in November and December too… The bond will mature in two years and carry 4 per cent interest. It pays regular interest until it matures, at which point you get your money back. You can get higher yields by investing in bonds that mature in 20 to 30 years. Origin Late Middle English: from Latin maturus ‘timely, ripe’; perhaps related to matins.
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