ripening
US /ˈraɪp.ən.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈraɪp.ən.ɪŋ/
名词
成熟, 熟化
the process of becoming ripe or mature
示例:
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The ripening of the fruit was accelerated by the warm weather.
温暖的天气加速了水果的成熟。
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We are observing the slow ripening of the cheese in the cellar.
我们正在观察地窖里奶酪的缓慢成熟。
形容词
正在成熟的, 熟化中的
in the process of becoming ripe or mature
示例:
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The farmer checked the ripening crops in the field.
农民检查了田里正在成熟的庄稼。
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The aroma of ripening peaches filled the air.
成熟中的桃子香气弥漫在空气中。