mature

• Описывает кого-то или что-то, что полностью развито, выросло или является взрослым по своей природе.

Describes someone or something that is fully developed, grown, or adult in nature.

1. Fully developed physicallyB1formal

   Having reached full growth or development.

   Зрелый

   • The tree is now mature and produces fruit every year.
   • A mature adult has fully developed bones and muscles.
   • The animal reaches its mature size after three years.

   Synonymsadultdevelopedfull-grownfully growngrowngrownupripe

   Antonymsimmatureunderdevelopedundevelopedunripeyoung

2. Emotionally developedB1formal

   Behaving in a sensible, responsible, and adult-like manner.

   Зрелый

   • She is very mature for her age.
   • He handled the criticism in a mature way.
   • A mature person takes responsibility for their actions.

   Synonymsadultbalancedgrownupjudiciouslevel-headedrationalreasonableresponsiblesensiblewise

   Antonymschildishimmatureinfantilejuvenilepuerile

3. Fully developed or ripeB1formal

   Used for food or products that are ready to be used or consumed.

   Зрелый

   • The cheese has a mature flavor after aging for a year.
   • These apples are mature and ready to eat.
   • The wine is mature and has a rich taste.

   Synonymsagedcuredmellowreadyripeseasoned

   Antonymsgreenimmatureunripe

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения процесса полного роста, развития или созревания, а также достижения состояния эмоциональной или интеллектуальной зрелости.

A verb used to indicate the process of becoming fully grown, developed, or ripe, or reaching a state of emotional or intellectual adulthood.

1. Become fully grown or developedB1formal

   To reach a state of full physical or mental development.

   Созревать

   • Children mature at different rates.
   • The fruit matures in late summer.
   • His personality matured significantly during college.

   Synonymsblossomcome of agedevelopevolvegrow upripen

   Antonymsarrestregressstagnate

2. Become due for paymentB2formalbusiness

   To reach the date when a financial instrument, such as a bond or insurance policy, becomes payable.

   Стать подлежащим оплате

   • The bond will mature in five years.
   • Her savings certificate matured last month.
   • The policy matures when the insured person turns 65.

3. Develop over timeB2formal

   To develop or improve gradually through experience or aging.

   Развиваться со временем

   • His artistic style matured over the decades.
   • The company's strategy matured as the market evolved.
   • Her understanding of the subject matured with practice.

   Synonymsagedevelopevolvegrowmellowprogressripenseason

   Antonymsdeclinedeteriorateregressstagnate