adolescent

• 形容处于从儿童向成人过渡阶段的青少年，也可指与这一阶段相关的、不成熟的或过渡性的。

Describes a young person who is in the process of developing from a child into an adult.

1. B1formal

   Relating to or characteristic of a young person in the process of developing from a child into an adult.

   青春期的

   • Adolescent behavior can be unpredictable and emotional.
   • The school offers counseling for adolescent students.
   • Adolescent growth spurts often cause temporary clumsiness.

   同义词juvenilepubescentteenteenageyoungyouthful

2. Immature or developingB2formal

   Having qualities typical of someone who is not yet fully mature.

   不成熟的

   • His adolescent sense of humor annoyed his older colleagues.
   • The company is still in an adolescent stage of development.
   • Her adolescent enthusiasm was refreshing but naive.

   同义词developinggrowingimmaturejuvenilepubescentteenageyoungyouthful

   反义词adultmature

• 名词，指处于从儿童向成人过渡阶段的年轻人，通常年龄在13至19岁之间。

A noun referring to a young person who is in the process of developing from a child into an adult, typically between the ages of 13 and 19.

1. Young personB1formal

   A person in the stage of development between childhood and adulthood, typically between the ages of 13 and 19.

   青少年

   • Adolescents often experience rapid physical and emotional changes.
   • The program is designed to help adolescents develop social skills.
   • Many adolescents struggle with peer pressure and identity issues.

   同义词juvenileminorstriplingteenteenageryoung personyouth

   反义词adultchild

2. TeenagerA2informal

   A young person who is going through puberty and the teenage years.

   青少年

   • The adolescent spent most of his time playing video games.
   • She is an adolescent who loves reading fantasy novels.
   • Adolescents need guidance and support from adults.

   同义词juvenileminorstriplingteenteenageryoung personyouth

   反义词adultchildinfant