climate

名词 n. 动词 v.

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. The long-term manifestations of weather and other atmospheric conditions in a given area or country, now usually represented by the statistical summary of its weather conditions during a period long enough to ensure that representative values are obtained (generally 30 years). countable,uncountable
    — As fruits of hotter countries, transearthed in colder climates, have vigour enough in themselves to be fructuous according to their nature: but, that they are hindered by the chilling nips of the air, and the soil, wherein they are planted.
  2. The context in general of a particular political, moral, etc., situation. countable,figuratively,uncountable
    — Industries that require a lot of fossil fuels are unlikely to be popular in the current political climate.
  3. An area of the earth's surface between two parallels of latitude. countable,obsolete,uncountable
  4. A region of the Earth. countable,obsolete,uncountable
动词 v.
  1. To dwell. obsolete,poetic
    — The blessed gods / Purge all infection from our air whilst you / Do climate here!

词形变化

climates plural climates present,singular,third-person climating participle,present climated participle,past climated past

词源

词源 1
From Middle English climat, from Old French climat, from Latin clima, from Ancient Greek κλίμα (klíma, “latitude”, literally “inclination”).
词源 2
From Middle English climat, from Old French climat, from Latin clima, from Ancient Greek κλίμα (klíma, “latitude”, literally “inclination”).
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