🇬🇧🇨🇳 mature - 成熟的 : English Lesson

Meaning of "mature" ("成熟的"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Mature means acting like a grown-up in your mind and behavior, not just in your age. A mature person can stay calm, think before they act, control their temper, and handle problems without having a meltdown. They can listen to others, admit when they are wrong, and make smart choices instead of silly, risky ones. Being mature doesn’t mean you never have fun; it means you know when to be serious and how to behave so that you and the people around you are safe, respected, and cared for.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

I made a mature decision to eat vegetables first, then rewarded my heroic suffering with four slices of cake.

I tried to sound mature on the phone, but my little sister kept yelling, "He still sleeps with the light on!"

Grandpa said I was very mature for my age, then immediately stuck his false teeth out to make me laugh.

I wanted to throw a tantrum, but my mature side reminded me, "You already used that move in the grocery store last week."

I made the mature choice to walk away from the argument, mostly because I really had to pee.

At the park, Anna, a mature girl, saw a small boy crying by a bike. She used a mature voice to calm him, a mature smile to show care, and a mature look to watch the road. She made a mature choice: hold the child's hand until his mom came. The mom hugged them and Anna felt quietly proud.

This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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