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- climate ['klaɪmɪt]
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n
the long-term prevalent weather conditions of an area, determined by latitude, position relative to oceans or continents, altitude, etc
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2.
n
an area having a particular kind of climate
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3.
n
a prevailing trend or current of feeling
- the political climate
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n
[Etymology]
C14: from Late Latin clima, from Greek klima inclination, region; related to Greek klinein to lean
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adv
[Usage]
Climatic is sometimes wrongly used where climactic is meant. Climatic is properly used to talk about things relating to climate; climactic is used to describe something which forms a climax
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1.
n
the long-term prevalent weather conditions of an area, determined by latitude, position relative to oceans or continents, altitude, etc
Examples
- This climate does not agree with him.
- 这气候对他不适宜。 → agree
- a favorable climate of opinion
- 有利的舆论 → climate
- to move to a warmer climate
- 搬到较暖和的地带 → climate
- a genial climate
- 宜人的气候 → genial
- an inhospitable climate
- 恶劣的气候 → inhospitable
- a kindly climate
- 宜人的气候 → kindly
- a wholesome climate
- 有益于健康的气候 → wholesome
- a hospitable climate
- 宜人的气候 → hospitable
- The coastal region has a pleasant climate, with average temperatures ranging from 24° to 26°C.
- 沿海区域气候温和，平均气温在24°C到26°C之间。 → pleasant
- Farmers are facing climate problems this winter.
- 农场主们这个冬天都要面临气候问题。 → face
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