climate
['klaɪ.mət] noun
WEATHER 天气
ADVANCED countable or uncountable
■the general weather conditions usually found in a particular place 气候•a hot/dry/harsh climate炎热／干燥／恶劣的气候 •The Mediterranean climate is good for growing citrus fruits and grapes.地中海气候适宜柑橘属水果和葡萄的生长。 •When we retire, we're going to move to a warmer climate.我们打算退休后搬到气候比较暖和的地方去。
['klaɪ.mət] noun
SITUATION 情形
ADVANCED countable
■the general development of a situation, or the situation, feelings and opinions that exist at a particular time 形势，趋势；（某一时期的）风尚，风气，思潮•the political/social climate政治／社会气候 •I don't think we should expand our business in the current economic climate.我认为在当前的经济形势下，我们不应该扩展业务。 •Terrorism creates a climate of fear.恐怖主义制造了一种恐惧气氛。 |