ripen
US /ˈraɪ.pən/
UK /ˈraɪ.pən/
動詞
1.
成熟, 使成熟
to become or make something become ripe (ready to be eaten or used)
範例:
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The sun helps the tomatoes ripen on the vine.
陽光有助於西紅柿在藤上成熟。
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Leave the bananas on the counter to ripen.
把香蕉放在櫃檯上讓它們變熟。
2.
成熟, 發展
to develop or become fully prepared or ready
範例:
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The conditions are ripening for a political change.
政治變革的條件正在成熟。
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Their friendship ripened into love over the years.
多年來，他們的友誼升華成了愛情。
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