🇬🇧🇨🇳 mature - 成熟 : English Lesson

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

To mature means to grow up on the inside. When you mature, you start thinking more carefully, controlling your feelings better, and making smarter, more responsible choices. You might still be a kid, but you begin to act less like a little child and more like someone who can be trusted to do the right thing.

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

Our dog started to mature when he finally understood that the vacuum cleaner is not a growling monster from another planet.

I knew I was starting to mature when I apologized to my little sister without my mom having to use the “I’m waiting” stare.

I knew my brain was trying to mature when it whispered, “Do your homework now,” but my body yelled, “Snacks First!”

I’m starting to mature because now, before I prank my brother, I at least think about the possible consequences… then prank him anyway.

I promised my teacher I would mature, so I only made three dinosaur sound effects during math instead of twenty.

After the party, Sam stood by the broken lamp and chose to mature. He cleaned the glass, paid for a new bulb, and sat with the child until she slept. His sister watched and said, "You mature now." He nodded, trying to mature, trying to mature more each day, and felt ready to mature. The small smile closed the night.

This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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