mature
gb/mət͡ʃˈʊɹ/ us/mət͡ʃˈʊɹ/
B1
Anh
~ 1100
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
adjective
B1
property
1
Fully grown or developed
Fully grown in body or mind.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[someone/something] is mature
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'mature' with 'old'; 'mature' means fully developed, not necessarily elderly.
Từ đồng nghĩa
grown-up (More informal; often refers specifically to adults rather than the quality of development.)
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fully developed (Focuses on the completion of growth without implying emotional maturity.)
Từ trái nghĩa
immature (Describes someone or something not fully developed physically or mentally.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
mature adult
|mature tree
|mature student
|physically mature
|mentally mature
Chủ đề
personal development
|biology
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[someone] is mature about [something]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may think 'mature' here means 'serious'; it means emotionally grown-up, which can still include humor.
Từ đồng nghĩa
responsible (Emphasizes reliability rather than emotional composure.)
|
sensible (Focuses on practicality and reason, not necessarily emotional growth.)
Từ trái nghĩa
childish (Describes behavior that is silly or not appropriate for an adult.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
mature decision
|mature approach
|mature attitude
|mature conversation
Chủ đề
emotions
|personal development
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- She is very mature for a teenager.
- He made a mature choice to wait.
- That was a mature way to solve the problem.
Động từ
B1
action
3
To become fully developed
To grow or change until you are fully developed.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[someone/something] matures
Từ đồng nghĩa
develop (Broader term; can refer to many kinds of progress, not just reaching full growth.)
Từ trái nghĩa
regress (To return to a less developed state.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
mature over time
|slowly mature
|help [someone] mature
Chủ đề
biology
|personal development
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- Children mature at different rates.
- The wine will mature over the next five years.
- She has matured a lot since starting college.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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.
Từ đồng nghĩa
adult-oriented (More formal; specifically targets adult audiences.)
Từ trái nghĩa
family-friendly (Suitable for all ages without adult material.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
mature content
|mature themes
|mature audience
Chủ đề
media
|entertainment
|arts_entertainment
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- This movie has mature content.
- The book is for a mature audience.
- It has some mature themes.
Động từ
technical
B2
action
5
To become ready over time
To change slowly until it is ready to use or eat.
Từ đồng nghĩa
ripen (Common for fruit; 'mature' is broader and includes non-food contexts like cheese or wine.)
Từ trái nghĩa
spoil (To decay or rot instead of improving with time.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
mature cheese
|mature wine
Chủ đề
food
|wine-making
|food_drink
|nature
|time
Ví dụ
- The cheese needs to mature for six months before sale.
- This wine matures in oak barrels.
- The flavor matures as the fruit ripens.
Ví dụ cho người học
- The cheese will mature in the cellar.
- Wine matures in barrels.
- The taste matures after cooking.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
mature
IPA
GB/mət͡ʃˈʊɹ/
US/mət͡ʃˈʊɹ/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
ma - ture (2 âm tiết)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ture)
Các dạng từ
Adjective
- Base: mature
- Comparative: maturer
- Superlative: maturest
Verb
- Base: mature
- 3rd Person Singular: matures
- Present Participle: maturing
- Past: matured
Họ từ
Cách diễn đạt
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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.