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ripeness

UK //ˈraɪpnəs//US //ˈraɪpnəs//

词源

源自中古英语 'ripnesse',由 'ripe'(成熟的)加上后缀 '-ness'(表示状态或性质)构成。

noun

❶ 指水果、谷物等成熟的状态或程度,表示已经达到可以食用或收获的最佳时期。

“The ripeness of the mangoes can be judged by their sweet aroma.”

(芒果的成熟度可以通过它们甜美的香气来判断。)

“Farmers check the ripeness of the wheat before harvesting.”

(农民在收割前检查小麦的成熟度。)

❶ 比喻事物发展到最适宜或最完善的阶段,常用于描述时机、条件或能力的成熟。

“The ripeness of the moment made it the perfect time to propose.”

(时机的成熟使得这是求婚的完美时刻。)

“His ideas reached ripeness after years of research and reflection.”

(经过多年的研究和思考,他的想法达到了成熟的阶段。)

同义词:maturity, readiness, fullness, perfection, development

常见短语

at the peak of ripeness — 指水果或其他物品处于最成熟、最完美的状态,通常用于强调最佳食用或使用时机。

“The peaches are at the peak of ripeness and should be eaten today.”

(桃子正处于成熟的顶峰,今天就应该吃掉。)

ripeness for picking — 特指农作物或水果已经成熟到可以采摘的程度,常用于农业或园艺语境。

“The grapes have reached ripeness for picking and will be harvested tomorrow.”

(葡萄已经达到可以采摘的成熟度,明天将会收获。)