انگلیسی

mature

gb/mət͡ʃˈʊɹ/ us/mət͡ʃˈʊɹ/
B1 انگلیسی
~ 1100
معنی‌ها
۰ معنی
adjective B1 property
1

Fully grown or developed

Fully grown in body or mind.

الگوی کاربرد: [someone/something] is mature
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse 'mature' with 'old'; 'mature' means fully developed, not necessarily elderly.
هم‌معنی‌ها
grown-up (More informal; often refers specifically to adults rather than the quality of development.) | fully developed (Focuses on the completion of growth without implying emotional maturity.)
متضادها
immature (Describes someone or something not fully developed physically or mentally.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
mature adult |mature tree |mature student |physically mature |mentally mature
موضوع‌ها
personal development |biology |psychology |core_vocabulary
نمونه‌ها
  • She is a mature woman who knows what she wants in life.
  • The oak tree is fully mature and produces plenty of acorns.
  • He is very mature for his age.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • My sister is a mature person.
  • This plant is now mature.
  • He is mature and makes good choices.
adjective B1 property
2

Emotionally responsible and sensible

Acting in a way that shows you can control your feelings and make good decisions.

الگوی کاربرد: [someone] is mature about [something]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may think 'mature' here means 'serious'; it means emotionally grown-up, which can still include humor.
هم‌معنی‌ها
responsible (Emphasizes reliability rather than emotional composure.) | sensible (Focuses on practicality and reason, not necessarily emotional growth.)
متضادها
childish (Describes behavior that is silly or not appropriate for an adult.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
mature decision |mature approach |mature attitude |mature conversation
موضوع‌ها
emotions |personal development |relationships |core_vocabulary
نمونه‌ها
  • He handled the criticism in a very mature way.
  • Making a mature decision means thinking about the long-term effects.
  • She gave a mature response to the difficult question.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • She is very mature for a teenager.
  • He made a mature choice to wait.
  • That was a mature way to solve the problem.
فعل B1 action
3

To become fully developed

To grow or change until you are fully developed.

الگوی کاربرد: [someone/something] matures
هم‌معنی‌ها
develop (Broader term; can refer to many kinds of progress, not just reaching full growth.)
متضادها
regress (To return to a less developed state.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
mature over time |slowly mature |help [someone] mature
موضوع‌ها
biology |personal development |core_vocabulary
نمونه‌ها
  • Children mature at different rates.
  • The wine will mature over the next five years.
  • She has matured a lot since starting college.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • I matured during my time abroad.
  • The baby will mature into an adult.
  • The fruit matures in summer.
adjective B2 property
4

Intended for adults only

Made for adults because it has serious ideas or sexual/violent material.

هم‌معنی‌ها
adult-oriented (More formal; specifically targets adult audiences.)
متضادها
family-friendly (Suitable for all ages without adult material.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
mature content |mature themes |mature audience
موضوع‌ها
media |entertainment |arts_entertainment |communication |core_vocabulary
نمونه‌ها
  • The film contains mature themes and strong language.
  • This book is recommended for a mature audience.
  • The game is rated 'Mature' for violence and nudity.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • This movie has mature content.
  • The book is for a mature audience.
  • It has some mature themes.
فعل technical B2 action
5

To become ready over time

To change slowly until it is ready to use or eat.

هم‌معنی‌ها
ripen (Common for fruit; 'mature' is broader and includes non-food contexts like cheese or wine.)
متضادها
spoil (To decay or rot instead of improving with time.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
mature cheese |mature wine
موضوع‌ها
food |wine-making |food_drink |nature |time
نمونه‌ها
  • The cheese needs to mature for six months before sale.
  • This wine matures in oak barrels.
  • The flavor matures as the fruit ripens.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • The cheese will mature in the cellar.
  • Wine matures in barrels.
  • The taste matures after cooking.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
mature
IPA
GB/mət͡ʃˈʊɹ/
US/mət͡ʃˈʊɹ/
هجاها و تکیه
ma - ture (۲ هجا)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ture)
صورت‌های واژه
Adjective
  • Base: mature
  • Comparative: maturer
  • Superlative: maturest
Verb
  • Base: mature
  • 3rd Person Singular: matures
  • Present Participle: maturing
  • Past: matured
خانوادهٔ واژه
Forms
matures verb maturing verb matured verb maturer adjective maturest adjective
Core family
maturity noun B2
Related words
maturely adverb premature adjective B2 prematurely adverb
Negative and opposite forms
immature adjective immaturity noun
Advanced or less common
maturation noun
عبارت‌ها

mature audience only

1
/mət͡ʃˈʊɹ ˈɔdiəns ˈoʊnli/
fixed phrase

Restricted to adult viewers

Only people over a certain age can watch because of sexual or violent content.

نمونه‌ها
  • This program is intended for a mature audience only.
  • The warning said 'Mature Audience Only' due to graphic scenes.

mature student

1
/mət͡ʃˈʊɹ stˈudənt/
fixed phrase

Adult returning to education

An adult who goes back to study after working or being away from school for years.

نمونه‌ها
  • The university offers special support for mature students.
  • Many universities offer special support for mature students.
  • As a mature student, she brought valuable work experience to the class.
  • As a mature student, she brought valuable life experience to the class.

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