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新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

adult

英  [ˈædʌlt]
    
美  [əˈdʌlt]

[ADJ, NOUN]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1. 成年人的

    Adult means relating to the time when you are an adult, or typical of adult people.

    双语例句

    例：

    I've lived most of my adult life in Arizona.

    我已在亚利桑那州度过了我大部分的成年生活。

    2. （电影、书籍等）只适合成人的

    You can describe things such as films or books as adult when they deal with sex in a very clear and open way.

    双语例句

    例：

    an adult movie.

    一部成人电影。

    NOUN. 名词

  • adults

    1. [C 可数名词] 成年人

    An adult is a mature, fully developed person. An adult has reached the age when they are legally responsible for their actions.

    双语例句

    例：

    Becoming a father signified that he was now an adult.

    成为一名父亲意味着他现在是一个成年人了。

    例：

    The course is suitable for teenagers and young adults.

    这门课程适合青少年和年轻人。

    2. [C 可数名词] 成年动物

    An adult is a fully developed animal.

    双语例句

    例：

    a pair of adult birds.

    一对成鸟。

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