ripe

US /raɪp/
UK /raɪp/
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1.

成熟的, 熟的

fully developed and ready to be eaten or used

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The bananas are perfectly ripe for eating.
香蕉已经完全成熟，可以吃了。
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The tomatoes are ripe and ready for harvest.
西红柿已经成熟，可以采摘了。
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maturedevelopedready
2.

成熟的, 时机成熟的

at a suitable or opportune time for a particular purpose or action

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The time is ripe for a change in leadership.
现在是领导层变革的成熟时机。
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The conditions are ripe for a new business venture.
条件已经成熟，适合开展新的商业冒险。
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opportunepropitiousfavorableauspicioustimely
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the time is ripea ripe old age