Juvenile



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• adj. 少年的, 似少年的
• ［英］ adj. 少年的, 似少年的 ( of, or like young persons)
• ［记］ juven ( 年青) +ile -> 年青的, 少年的
• ［同］ 同根词: rejuvenate ( 返老还童)

Webster Collegiate

I. adjective

• Etymology: French or Latin; French juvénile, from Latin juvenilis, from juvenis young person — more at young
• Date: 1625
• 1.
  • a. physiologically immature or undeveloped ; young
  • b. derived from sources within the earth and coming to the surface for the first time — used especially of water and gas
• 2. of, relating to, characteristic of, or suitable for children or young people <juvenile books>
• 3. reflecting psychological or intellectual immaturity ; childish

II. noun

• Date: 1733
• 1.
  • a. a young person ; youth
  • b. a book for children or young people
• 2. a young individual resembling an adult of its kind except in size and reproductive activity: as
  • a. a fledged bird not yet in adult plumage
  • b. a 2-year-old racehorse
• 3. an actor or actress who plays youthful parts

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