maturely

IPA/məˈtʃʊəli/
IPA/məˈtʃʊrli/

maturely — 副詞

1. showing the kind of thinking and self-control that adults usually have — for exa

1.副詞B2
釋義

成熟地

以負責又有自制力的方式

showing the kind of thinking and self-control that adults usually have — for example, keeping calm in an argument, taking responsibility for a mistake, or making sensible choices instead of acting on a quick feeling

例句

At only twelve, Mauricio handled the news about his grandfather very maturely.

才十二歲的 Mauricio，對於爺爺的消息處理得非常成熟。

handle + maturely (typical verb pairing)

Walid apologised maturely after he realised that he had blamed the wrong teammate.

Walid 發現自己怪錯了隊友後，很成熟地道了歉。

apologise / take responsibility maturely

同義詞
  • responsibly

    Focuses on accepting duties and consequences; maturely covers both responsibility and emotional self-control.

  • sensibly

    Emphasises sound, practical judgement; maturely also suggests emotional growth, not just good sense.

  • wisely

    Stresses long experience and good judgement; can apply to any age, while maturely often implies behaving older than expected.

反義詞
  • childishly

    Acting in a silly or immature way, like a young child.

  • immaturely

    Direct opposite — without the self-control or judgement of an adult.

文法句型

verb + maturely

behave/handle/react + maturely

用法筆記

Typically pairs with verbs of behaviour, reaction, or communication (act, behave, handle, react, respond, deal with, apologise, discuss). Often used to praise someone for showing self-control or judgement that is more grown-up than expected for their age or situation.

常見錯誤

❌The cheese is maturely aged.
✅The cheese is fully matured.
💡maturely describes how a person behaves, not the process of food, wine, or plants developing over time.
❌He ran maturely to the bus stop.
✅He handled the delay maturely.
💡maturely modifies thoughtful or emotional behaviour, not ordinary physical actions like running or eating.