puberty
UK/'pju:bәti/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
The stage of physical development when a person becomes sexually mature, typically occurring in early adolescence.
青春期；性成熟期
Root Breakdown
Native Englishpubertyother
=puberty
Common Collocations
- 1.reach puberty进入青春期
- 2.onset of puberty青春期的开始
- 3.go through puberty经历青春期
- 4.early puberty性早熟／早发青春期
Example Sentences
- 1.
Children typically go through puberty between the ages of ten and fourteen.
- 2.
During puberty, teenagers experience significant physical and emotional changes.
- 3.
Parents should talk openly with their children about the changes that come with puberty.