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maturate

英 ['mætjʊreɪt] 美['mætʃʊ,ret]
  • vt. 成熟;化脓;使化脓
  • vi. 成熟;化脓

英英释意


1. develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation;
"He matured fast"
"The child grew fast"
2. grow old or older;
"She aged gracefully"
"we age every day--what a depressing thought!"
"Young men senesce"
3. ripen and generate pus;
"her wounds are festering"