1530s (but not common until mid-17c.), from Latin adultus "grown up, mature, adult, ripe," past participle of adolescere "grow up, mature" (see adolescent). As a euphemism for "pornographic," it dates to 1958 and does no honor to the word.
adult (n.)
"adult person," 1650s, from adult (adj.).
双语例句
1. I tried to understand the adult world and could not.
我试着去了解成人世界，却无法猜透。
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2. Which adult in these children's lives will provide the nurturing they need?
这些孩子生活中的哪个成人会为他们提供所需的养育呢？
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3. His adult life mirrored the downward course of his father's life.
他成年后的生活反映出了他父亲的生活在走下坡路。
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4. As an adult, you can assess the situation realistically.
作为一个成年人，你能现实地评估局势。
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5. The average adult man burns 1,500 to 2,000 calories per day.
