ripened

• 指已经达到完全成熟、发展完善或准备就绪的状态，尤指水果或奶酪等食物。

Describes something that has become fully mature, developed, or ready, especially in reference to fruit or cheese.

1. Fully developed or matureA2formal

   Describing fruit or produce that has reached its full development and is ready to be eaten.

   成熟的

   • The ripened tomatoes were perfect for the salad.
   • She picked the ripened apples from the tree.
   • The ripened bananas had a sweet aroma.

   同义词maturematuredmellowreadyripe

   反义词greenimmatureunripe

2. Matured or agedB2formal

   Having reached a state of full development or maturity, often used metaphorically.

   成熟的

   • His ripened skills as a craftsman were evident in the furniture.
   • The ripened wisdom of the elder was respected by all.
   • After years of practice, her ripened talent shone through.

   同义词ageddevelopedfull-grownmaturematuredmellowedripeseasoned

   反义词greenimmaturerawundevelopedunripeunseasoned

• 动词，表示成熟或变得成熟的过程，通常用于水果或庄稼。

A verb used to indicate the process of becoming ripe or mature, typically referring to fruit or crops.

1. Become ripeB1formal

   To become fully developed and ready to be eaten, typically used for fruits or crops.

   成熟

   • The tomatoes ripen in the summer sun.
   • The bananas will ripen in a few days.
   • The fruit ripens slowly on the vine.

   同义词maturatematuremellowseason

2. Cause to ripenB1formal

   To make something become fully developed or mature, especially fruit.

   使成熟

   • The warm weather helps ripen the apples.
   • They use ethylene gas to ripen bananas artificially.
   • The farmer ripens the melons by leaving them in the sun.

   同义词agematuremellowseason