a. 过早的，提早的
a. 〔婴儿〕早产的
a. 〔做事〕过早的，过快的；仓促的，草率的；不成熟的
Since tobacco is one of the biggest causes of premature death in the UK, a measure that tames the habit even by a fraction is worth trying. 过早死亡的原因
Any talk of a deal is premature. 现在谈论协议还为时过早。
BrE /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃn/