adolescence

.ædәu'lesәns

高考雅思 Collins 1

n. the time period between the beginning of puberty and adulthood
n. in the state that someone is in between puberty and adulthood

n. 青春期
[医] 青年期, 青春期

Collins 星级

8,812

BNC 频率

6,897

使用频率

adolescence 可以分解为前缀 ad-（朝向）和词根 olescere（成长），表示“朝向成长的阶段”，即青少年时期。

例句

1. Adolescence is a time of significant emotional and physical changes.

青春期是情感和身体变化的重要时期。

2. Many people find it challenging to navigate friendships during adolescence.

许多人发现，在青春期中处理友谊是一个挑战。

3. Support from family is crucial during adolescence.

在青春期，家庭的支持至关重要。