| 单词 | climate |
| 释义 | climateclimate /ˈklaɪmɪt/ ●●○ noun [countable] 1a)earth science the typical weather conditions in a particular area: Los Angeles has a warm, dry climate.climate in/of The climate in Canada is different depending on the region. Many scientists are studying climate change (=a permanent change in weather conditions). b)an area with particular weather conditions: These flowers will not grow in cold climates.2[usually singular] the general feeling or situation in a place at a particular time: climate of There is a climate of growing racial intolerance in the city.economic/business/retailing climate Small businesses are finding it hard to survive in the present economic climate.political/social/racial etc. climate The political climate has changed dramatically. [Origin: 1300–1400 Old French climat, from Late Latin clima, from Greek klima angle, latitude, climate; because the weather depends on the angle of the Sun to the Earth]COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 1adjectivesa warm/hot climate Many people prefer to live where the climate is warm.a cold/cool climate The climate in Alaska is very cold.a mild climate (=not too hot and not too cold) The region’s climate is mild all year round.a dry climate The dry climate of Arizona is suitable for desert plants.a rainy/wet/damp climate Seattle is known for having a cool and rainy climate.a humid climate (=with hot and wet air) From April to October, the climate in Florida is hot and humid.a harsh/extreme/severe climate (also an inhospitable climate formal) (=uncomfortable and difficult to live in) The climate of the Siberian steppes is harsh.an arid climate (=very dry) Very few plants can flourish in such an arid climate.a temperate climate (=never very hot or very cold) The climate along the coast of California is temperate.a tropical climate (=very hot and wet) Their heavy clothing was not appropriate for the tropical climate of Brazil.a subtropical climate (=almost tropical) Orange trees do well in humid, subtropical climates.a Mediterranean climate (=typical of the areas around the Mediterranean Sea) San Diego has a Mediterranean climate, with warm, dry summers and wet winters.the global/world climate (=the weather of the world) Scientists are assessing the impact of carbon dioxide on the global climate.a changing climate A changing climate will bring rising tides.climate + nounsclimate change (=a permanent change in weather conditions) The pollution from cars and industry is causing climate change.climate scientist Most climate scientists now agree that human pollution has contributed to global warming. |
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