under-ripe

IPA/ˌʌndəɹˈaɪp/
IPA/ˌʌndɚɹˈaɪp/

under-ripe — adjective

1. used about fruit that is still too hard and not sweet enough, because it has not

1.形容詞B1
釋義

used about fruit that is still too hard and not sweet enough, because it has not had enough time to become ready to eat

例句

Roya left the under-ripe apricots on the windowsill to catch the afternoon sun.

attributive use: under-ripe + [fruit]

Asher sliced into an under-ripe pear and found the centre still hard and white.

同義詞
  • unripe

    more absolute; means completely not ripe, whereas under-ripe suggests nearly but not quite ready

  • green

    informal; stresses the colour and lack of maturity, often used for bananas and tomatoes

  • immature

    formal or technical; used in botany and agriculture more than in everyday speech

反義詞
  • ripe

    fully developed in flavour and softness, ready to eat

  • overripe

    past the ideal stage; too soft and starting to spoil

常見錯誤

❌The bread is under-ripe.
✅The bread is underbaked.
💡'under-ripe' is used only for fruit and vegetables, not for baked or cooked foods.