mature
gb/mət͡ʃˈʊɹ/ us/mət͡ʃˈʊɹ/
B1
Anglais
~ 1100
érett, kifejlett, kiforrott, felelősségteljes, érzelmileg érett, érik, felnő, éretté válik, felnőtteknek szóló, felnőtteknek ajánlott, korhatáros, érlelődik
B1
1
Schéma d’usage :
[someone/something] is mature
She is a mature woman who knows what she wants in life.
Érett nő, és tudja, mit akar az élettől.
The oak tree is fully mature and produces plenty of acorns.
A tölgyfa teljesen kifejlett, és rengeteg makkot terem.
He is very mature for his age.
Exemples pédagogiques
My sister is a mature person.
A lánytestvérem érett személyiség.
This plant is now mature.
Ez a növény már kifejlett.
He is mature and makes good choices.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'mature' with 'old'; 'mature' means fully developed, not necessarily elderly.
Sens
Fully grown or developed
Collocations
mature adult
|mature tree
|mature student
|physically mature
|mentally mature
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
immature (Describes someone or something not fully developed physically or mentally.)
Thèmes
personal development
|biology
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Définition
Fully grown in body or mind.
Having reached the final or most advanced stage of physical or mental growth.
B1
2
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] is mature about [something]
He handled the criticism in a very mature way.
Nagyon éretten kezelte a kritikát.
Making a mature decision means thinking about the long-term effects.
Érett döntést hozni azt jelenti, hogy átgondoljuk a hosszú távú következményeket.
She gave a mature response to the difficult question.
Exemples pédagogiques
She is very mature for a teenager.
Tizenéves létére nagyon érett.
He made a mature choice to wait.
Érett döntést hozott azzal, hogy várt.
That was a mature way to solve the problem.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may think 'mature' here means 'serious'; it means emotionally grown-up, which can still include humor.
Sens
Emotionally responsible and sensible
Collocations
mature decision
|mature approach
|mature attitude
|mature conversation
Synonymes
responsible (Emphasizes reliability rather than emotional composure.)
|
sensible (Focuses on practicality and reason, not necessarily emotional growth.)
Antonymes
childish (Describes behavior that is silly or not appropriate for an adult.)
Thèmes
emotions
|personal development
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Définition
Acting in a way that shows you can control your feelings and make good decisions.
Behaving in a sensible, responsible way that shows emotional development and self-control.
VERBE
B1
3
Schéma d’usage :
[someone/something] matures
Children mature at different rates.
A gyerekek különböző ütemben érnek meg.
The wine will mature over the next five years.
A bor a következő öt évben érik majd.
She has matured a lot since starting college.
Exemples pédagogiques
I matured during my time abroad.
A külföldön töltött idő alatt érettebbé váltam.
The baby will mature into an adult.
A baba idővel felnőtté válik.
The fruit matures in summer.
Sens
To become fully developed
Collocations
mature over time
|slowly mature
|help [someone] mature
Synonymes
develop (Broader term; can refer to many kinds of progress, not just reaching full growth.)
Antonymes
regress (To return to a less developed state.)
Thèmes
biology
|personal development
|core_vocabulary
Définition
To grow or change until you are fully developed.
To reach the final or most advanced stage of physical growth, mental ability, or other development.
B2
4
The film contains mature themes and strong language.
A film felnőtteknek szóló témákat és durva nyelvezetet tartalmaz.
This book is recommended for a mature audience.
Ezt a könyvet felnőtt közönségnek ajánljuk.
The game is rated 'Mature' for violence and nudity.
Exemples pédagogiques
This movie has mature content.
Ebben a filmben felnőtteknek szóló tartalom van.
The book is for a mature audience.
A könyv felnőtteknek szól.
It has some mature themes.
Sens
Intended for adults only
Collocations
mature content
|mature themes
|mature audience
Synonymes
adult-oriented (More formal; specifically targets adult audiences.)
Antonymes
family-friendly (Suitable for all ages without adult material.)
Thèmes
media
|entertainment
|arts_entertainment
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Définition
Made for adults because it has serious ideas or sexual/violent material.
Suitable only for adults because of complexity, seriousness, or explicit sexual or violent content.
VERBE
B2
TECHNICAL
5
The cheese needs to mature for six months before sale.
A sajtnak az eladás előtt hat hónapig kell érlelődnie.
This wine matures in oak barrels.
Ez a bor tölgyfahordókban érlelődik.
The flavor matures as the fruit ripens.
Exemples pédagogiques
The cheese will mature in the cellar.
A sajt a pincében érlelődik majd.
Wine matures in barrels.
A bor hordókban érlelődik.
The taste matures after cooking.
Sens
To become ready over time
Collocations
mature cheese
|mature wine
Synonymes
ripen (Common for fruit; 'mature' is broader and includes non-food contexts like cheese or wine.)
Antonymes
spoil (To decay or rot instead of improving with time.)
Thèmes
food
|wine-making
|food_drink
|nature
|time
Définition
To change slowly until it is ready to use or eat.
To develop fully and reach a desired quality after a period of time, especially through natural processes like aging or ripening.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
mature
API
GB/mət͡ʃˈʊɹ/
US/mət͡ʃˈʊɹ/
Syllabes et accentuation
ma - ture (2 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ture)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: mature
- Comparative: maturer
- Superlative: maturest
Verb
- Base: mature
- 3rd Person Singular: matures
- Present Participle: maturing
- Past: matured
Famille de mots
Expressions
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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.