English Dictionary

premature

/ˌpɹɛ.məˈtjʊə/

adj

Occurring before a state of readiness or maturity has arrived. / Taking place earlier than anticipated, prepared for, or desired. / (informal) Suffering from premature ejaculation.

The premature baby needed special care in the neonatal intensive care unit.

意味（1）

Occurring before a state of readiness or maturity has arrived.

a premature birth

意味（2）

Taking place earlier than anticipated, prepared for, or desired.

I was lost in reveries of death, and the idea of premature burial held continual possession of my brain.

意味（3）

(informal) Suffering from premature ejaculation.