ripening
US /ˈraɪp.ən.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈraɪp.ən.ɪŋ/
名詞
成熟, 熟化
the process of becoming ripe or mature
範例:
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The ripening of the fruit was accelerated by the warm weather.
溫暖的天氣加速了水果的成熟。
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We are observing the slow ripening of the cheese in the cellar.
我們正在觀察地窖裡乳酪的緩慢成熟。
形容詞
正在成熟的, 熟化中的
in the process of becoming ripe or mature
範例:
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The farmer checked the ripening crops in the field.
農民檢查了田裡正在成熟的莊稼。
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The aroma of ripening peaches filled the air.
成熟中的桃子香氣瀰漫在空氣中。