ripe
[raɪp] adjective
FRUIT/CROPS 果实／庄稼
ADVANCED
■(of fruit or crops) completely developed and ready to be collected or eaten （果实或庄稼）成熟的•Those bananas aren't ripe yet - they're still green.那些香蕉还没有成熟——还是绿的。
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CHEESE 起司
■describes cheese which has developed a strong flavour （起司）熟透的，口味浓郁的•This brie smells good and ripe.这种法国布里起司味道醇正而浓郁。
[raɪp] adjective
SMELL 味道
■describes a smell which is strong and unpleasant 刺鼻的；难闻的•There was a ripe smell from his socks.他的袜子发出一股刺鼻的味道。
[raɪp] adjective
LANGUAGE 语言 old-fashioned humorous
■describes language that is rude （语言）粗俗的，下流的•a ripe joke粗俗的笑话
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ripe for
■developed to a suitable condition for something to happen 时机成熟的；适宜的•The company is ripe for takeover.对这间公司进行收购的时机已经成熟。 •The time is ripe (= It is the right time) for investing in new technology.投资新技术的时机成熟了。
[raɪp] adjective
ripe old age approving
■old age 高龄；高寿•My grandmother died at the ripe old age of 92.我祖母在92岁高龄时去世。 |