单词 | adult |
释义 | adult —adult /ˈæd.ʌlt/ /əˈdʌlt/ adjective A2 grown to full size and strength: » an adult male/elephant» She spent most of her adult life in prison.Thesaurus+: ↑Physically and mentally mature and immatureF0 typical of or suitable for adults: » Let's try to be adult about this.Thesaurus+: ↑Physically and mentally mature and immatureF0 Adult films, magazines, and books show naked people and sexual acts and are not for children. Thesaurus+: ↑Sexual devices and the sex industrynoun [C] ► A1 a person or animal that has grown to full size and strength: » An adult under English law is someone over 18 years old.» Adults pay an admission charge but children get in free.Thesaurus+: ↑Kinds of men , ↑Men and womenThesaurus+: ↑Kinds of women , ↑Men and women• • • Extra Examples:» The school rules state that no child shall be allowed out of the school during the day, unless accompanied by an adult.» The magazine is aimed at teenagers and young adults.» There will be two adults travelling, plus three children.» Let's stay calm and try to behave like responsible adults.» If you think of these children growing into adults who enjoy and appreciate classical music, then that repays our effort. |
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