acclimatization
noun [ U ] (UK usually acclimatisation) uk/əˌklaɪ.mə.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ us/əˌklaɪ.mə.t̬əˈzeɪ.ʃən/
(使)适应;(使)习惯
the process of changing to suit different conditions of life, weather, etc., or the act of making someone or something do this
Overseas drivers driving on the opposite side of the road for the first time may need a few days of acclimatization. 海外来的司机第一次在公路另一侧行驶,可能需要几天的适应期。
Inadequate acclimatization may lead to altitude sickness above 8,000 ft. 适应不足可能会导致在8000英尺以上时出现高原病。
See: acclimatize
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- This excursion requires previous acclimatization to the altitude.
- The acclimatization period was one week.
- The advice and support they got from the lottery organizer contributed to their successful acclimatisation to sudden wealth.