单词 | post-adolescent |
释义 | > as lemmaspost-adolescent post-adolescent adj. and n. Brit. /ˌpəʊstadəˈlɛsnt/ , U.S. /ˌpoʊstˌædlˈɛs(ə)nt/ ΚΠ 1908 G. B. Cutten Psychol. Phenomena Christianity xix. 282 Post adolescent conversions are not so harmful as the childhood ones, and usually are the only source of hope. 1923 Times 16 Mar. 15/6 The Church and the Post-Adolescent: Rev. P.B. Clayton, Crypt Chapel, St. Paul's Cathedral, 6. 1936 Jrnl. Pediatrics 8 52 The change from the straight, boyish figure of the preadolescent girl to the more rounded, mature figure of the postadolescent girl. 1973 H. L. Nieburg Culture Storm ix. 188 Hamlet..may be seen as a pampered, power-grabbing postadolescent who exploits the sensible and legitimate attempts of his elders to restructure order in an ambivalent world. 1995 N.Y. Rev. Bks. 25 May 47 (advt.) NYC DWM, 52, presentable, post-adolescent, tastes high brow (mostly) low; seeks attractive companion. < as lemmas |
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