maturation

• 指达到完全发育或成熟的过程，包括生物学上的成长和成熟，在医学上也指化脓。

A noun referring to the process of reaching full development or becoming mature, including biological growth and the formation of pus in medical contexts.

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1. Process of becoming fully developedB2formal

   The process of reaching a state of full development or maturity.

   成熟

   • The maturation of the wine takes several years in oak barrels.
   • Her emotional maturation was evident in how she handled the crisis.
   • The project's maturation required careful planning and patience.

   同义词developmentevolutiongrowthripening

   反义词decaydeclinedegenerationregressionstagnation

2. Biological growth processB2formalscientific

   The biological process by which an organism develops from a simple to a more complex form over time.

   成熟

   • The maturation of a caterpillar into a butterfly is a fascinating transformation.
   • Adolescence is a critical period of physical and mental maturation.
   • The plant's maturation cycle depends on sunlight and water availability.

   同义词developmentgrowthontogeny

   反义词atrophydegeneracydegeneration

3. Formation of pus in an abscessC1formalmedical

   The medical process where pus forms in an abscess or vesicle and is eventually discharged.

   脓肿化脓

   • The doctor monitored the maturation of the abscess before draining it.
   • Maturation of the infection site indicated the body's immune response.
   • Proper wound care can prevent the maturation of harmful pus.

   同义词festeringpurulencesuppuration