climate
noun uk/ˈklaɪ.mət/ us/ˈklaɪ.mət/
(WEATHER)
B1 [ C or U ]气候
the general weather conditions usually found in a particular place
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。
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- The climate is cooler in the east of the country.
- Millions of years ago, changes in the earth's climate caused animal and plant life to diversify.
- The south of the country enjoys an equable climate.
- The low temperatures here are a function of the terrain as much as of the climate.
- As you go further south, you will notice a gradual change of climate.
(SITUATION)
C2 [ C ]形势，趋势；（某一时期的）风尚，风气，思潮
the general development of a situation, or the situation, feelings, and opinions that exist at a particular time
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。
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- The current economic climate is particularly difficult for fledgling businesses.
- In a harsh economic climate, raises for teachers have become a lightning rod for criticism.
- The pending releases of the prisoners are meant to create a climate for negotiation.
- They operate in a climate of mutual suspicion.
- There is a climate of secrecy within the organization.
climate
adjective [ only before noun ] uk/ˈklaɪ.mət/ us/ˈklaɪ.mət/
与气候有关的
relating to climate change
The world's premier climate scientists report that global warming is already occurring. 世界权威气候科学家报告说，全球已在变暖了。
He is an outspoken climate sceptic. 他是个直言不讳的气候变化怀疑论者。
a climate summit 气候峰会