ripen
US /ˈraɪ.pən/
UK /ˈraɪ.pən/
动词
1.
成熟, 使成熟
to become or make something become ripe (ready to be eaten or used)
示例:
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The sun helps the tomatoes ripen on the vine.
阳光有助于西红柿在藤上成熟。
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Leave the bananas on the counter to ripen.
把香蕉放在柜台上让它们变熟。
2.
成熟, 发展
to develop or become fully prepared or ready
示例:
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The conditions are ripening for a political change.
政治变革的条件正在成熟。
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Their friendship ripened into love over the years.
多年来，他们的友谊升华成了爱情。