来自古英语 ripe,熟的，成熟的，来自 Proto-Germanic*ripijaz,分开的，来自 PIE*rep,拉，抢， 抓，词源同 reap,rip.比喻用法。

1. The conditions are ripe for the spread of disease.

这种疾病传播的条件已经成熟。

2. Haig's message was that victory was ripe for picking.

黑格传达的意思是说胜利唾手可得。

3. He lived to the ripe old age of 95.

他活到了95岁高龄。

4. Conditions were ripe for an outbreak of cholera.

霍乱即将暴发。

5. Always choose firm, but ripe fruit.

一定要挑选硬实但已成熟的水果。