after-ripening
后熟,成熟后,成熟后的,后熟期
Definitions
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- : biochemical or physical changes that occur in a dormant seed to ensure germination and in fruits after harvesting.
- : the period during which this occurs.
Examples
Chefs have been on the trend for years, hosting underground dinner parties and after-hour meals for staff.
Imagine the rightful morning-after furor if a racial slight had been broadcast in primetime.
And the Pentagon tweeted alleged before-and-after photos of a building attacked by the advanced fighter.
Nigeria, once synonymous with corruption and waste, is now one of the most sought-after destinations for investors.
This means closely examining photos for sought-after traits like height and a symmetrical face.
The plant is strong and vigorous, ripening in a few weeks, and when properly cultivated (p. 385) attaining a very large size.
But I don't see that that sort of thing helps him to decide upon the most suitable career for a young man in after-war conditions.
He wanted besides to stay for the after-service, which he had not done since he was a young man—never since his marriage.
I beg you not to quarrel with me for the word; some of the partakers in that after-service remain from no higher motive.
But the after-piece excited much emotion: it was called "The Discovery of Brazil."