ripening

'raɪpənɪŋ

n. acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time

v. 成熟, 使熟( ripen的现在分词 ); 熟化; 熟成

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ripening 由词根 ripe（成熟的）加上动名词后缀 -ening 组成，表示“变得成熟”的过程。

例句

1. The ripening of fruits happens during the warm summer months.

水果的成熟通常发生在温暖的夏季。

2. Farmers monitor the ripening process to know the best time to harvest.

农民监测成熟过程，以确定最佳收获时间。

3. Some fruits continue ripening after they are picked.

某些水果在采摘后仍会继续成熟。