(of fruit or grain) developed to the point of readiness for harvesting and eating
(果实,谷物)成熟的。
(of a cheese or wine)fully matured
(奶酪)熟的;(酒)芳醇的,陈年的。
(of a smell or flavour)rich, intense, or pungent
(气味)浓烈的;刺鼻的;(香气)馥郁的
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rich, ripe flavours emanate from this wine .这葡萄酒浓香四溢。
(of a female fish or insect)ready to lay eggs or spawn
(雌性鱼,昆虫)快要产卵的。
[predic.](
成熟的;适合… 的
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land ripe for development .适合开发的土地。
[predic.](
充满
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a population ripe with discontent .满腹怨气的一群人。
[attrib.](of a person's age)advanced
高龄的,高寿的
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she lived to a ripe old age .她活到高龄。
〈非正式〉 (言语)下流的;粗俗的。
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the time is ripe a suitable time has arrived 时机已经成熟the time was ripe to talk about peace . 和谈的时机已经成熟
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