precocious

形容词

UK/prɪˈkəʊ.ʃəs/
US/prəˈkoʊ.ʃəs/

定义 precocious 形容词

  1. Having developed certain abilities or proclivities at an earlier age than usual, especially in terms of mental aptitude.

    (尤指儿童)智力发展或成就远超同龄的;早慧的。

    • She was a precocious child, entering university at only fifteen years old.

      她是个早慧的孩子,年仅十五岁就进入了大学。

    • He showed a precocious musical talent, composing intricate pieces by the age of eight.

      他展现出早熟的音乐天赋,八岁时就能创作出复杂的乐曲。

    • Her precocious nature allowed her to easily grasp complex scientific concepts.

      她的早熟天性让她能轻易掌握复杂的科学概念。

  2. disapproving(贬义)

    Behaving as if one is much older than they actually are, often in a way that is considered inappropriate or annoying.

    早熟

    • That precocious kid is always putting on airs in front of adults.

      那个早熟的孩子总是在大人面前摆架子。

    • Her precocious attitude made her seem rather conceited.

      她早熟的态度让她看起来相当自负。

    • Despite his youth, there was a precocious worldliness in his mannerisms.

      尽管他很年轻,他的举止中却有一种早熟的世故。