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adulthood 中文解釋 wordnet sense Collocation Usage Collins Definition
  1. the period of time in your life after your physical growth has stopped and you are fully developed
  2. the state (and responsibilities) of a person who has attained maturity
  3. An adult is a human being or living organism that is of relatively mature age, typically associated with sexual maturity and the attainment of reproductive age. ...
  4. Adulthood (rendered as AdULTHOOD) is a British drama film directed, written by and starring Noel Clarke. This film is a sequel to the 2006 film Kidulthood, which Clarke also wrote. It follows the story of Sam Peel (Noel Clarke) after he is released from jail.
  5. The time of life when one is expected to take responsibility for one's own actions and well-being
  6. Stage of growth and development that follows adolescence.
  7. the period beginning when the individual assumes responsibility for her or his own life. 134
  8. the mature stage of an organism in its life cycle, usually meaning that it is able to reproduce.