新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

formative

英  [ˈfɔːmətɪv]
    

[ADJ]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1(时期、经历)决定性格的 , 影响发展的

    A formative period of time or experience is one that has an important and lasting influence on a person's character and attitudes.

    双语例句

    例:

    She was born in Barbados but spent her formative years growing up in Miami.

    她出生于巴巴多斯,但其性格形成的关键期是在迈阿密度过的。