"ripens" in Chinese (Traditional)
成熟
Definition
變得完全成熟或可以食用,特別用於水果或農作物。也可以指發展成熟、為某事做好準備。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
通常用於水果或農作物成熟,也可以比喻計畫成熟。常見搭配如 'on the vine'(在藤上)或 'in the sun'(在陽光下)。不要與 'decays'(腐爛)混淆。
Examples
The fruit ripens in summer.
水果在夏天**成熟**。
This tomato ripens slowly on the vine.
這個番茄在藤上慢慢**成熟**。
Rice ripens in the fields before harvest.
稻米在收割前在田裡**成熟**。
The cheese ripens over several months to get its strong flavor.
起司要**成熟**數個月才會有濃鬱風味。
As the plan ripens, we'll know when to act.
隨著計畫的**成熟**,我們就會知道何時行動。
If your avocado ripens too fast, put it in the fridge.
如果你的酪梨**成熟**太快,放進冰箱裡。