熟
ripe; cooked; proficient; familiar
Meanings
6 senses · 29 examplesadjective
ripe (of fruit/grain)
neutralUsed for crops, fruits, or grains that have reached full maturity.
Summer is here, and the watermelons in the field are all ripe.
This year's peaches ripened especially early.
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The rice in this field is fully ripe and ready to harvest.
This kind of tropical fruit must be fully ripe before you can eat it.
The apples in the orchard are ripe, and visitors can pick them themselves.
adjective
cooked; ready to eat
neutralUsed for cooked food, especially meals, vegetables, or meats that have been properly prepared.
The rice is done, come eat quickly.
This plate of cooked leftovers was from last night.
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Fry the meat until cooked before adding the vegetables.
Mom's hard-boiled eggs are easy to peel.
The soup is ready, you can turn off the heat.
adjective
processed; refined
neutralUsed for materials that have been treated, such as leather, metal, or raw materials that have undergone processing.
This factory processes leather to make leather goods.
Wrought iron is easier to forge than pig iron.
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These treated woods have already undergone anti-corrosion treatment.
Plaster of Paris can be used to make molds.
Vulcanized rubber has better elasticity and durability.
adjective
familiar; well-acquainted
neutralUsed for people, places, or things that one knows well through frequent contact.
He is an acquaintance of mine, we have known each other for ten years.
I know this street very well because I lived here for five years.
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He is very proficient at computer operations and can solve any problem.
The teacher knows each student's personality very well.
Even children can name this common bird species.
adjective
skilled; proficient
neutralUsed for skills or actions that have been mastered through practice.
He is a skilled chef, and his cooking is especially delicious.
After years of practice, his typing speed has become very proficient.
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This skilled worker fixed the machine very quickly.
Her spoken English is very proficient, and she has no trouble communicating with foreigners.
adjective
deep; thorough
neutralUsed for sleep, thought, or other states that indicate a high level of depth or intensity.
He worked very late yesterday and slept deeply.
After careful consideration, he finally made his decision.
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He slept so deeply that he didn't hear the alarm clock ring.
This article was carefully considered and revised, so its quality is very high.
He thought carefully about this problem and finally found a solution.