"of age" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 成年

Definition

“Of age” 指某人已经达到在法律上被认为是成年人的年龄，通常是18岁或21岁，具体根据国家而定。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于正式或法律场合，如“come of age”（成年）或“is of age”（已成年）。强调法律上的成年，而非生理成熟。常出现在合同、饮酒、投票等场合。

Examples

You must be of age to vote in the election.

你必须**成年**才能参加选举投票。

She is of age now and can drive a car.

她现在已经**成年**，可以开车了。

People become of age at 18 in many countries.

许多国家人在18岁就**成年**了。

He looked young, but he was actually of age and had his own apartment.

他看起来很年轻，其实已经**成年**，还有自己的公寓。

By the time you are of age, you’ll have a lot more freedom.

等你**成年**了，你会有更多自由。

The bar checked everyone’s ID to make sure they were of age before letting them in.

酒吧检查了每个人的身份证，确保他们**成年**才让进。