Definition of climate in English:

climate

noun ˈklʌɪmətˈklaɪmɪt

1The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period.
气候
our cold, wet climate
我们这里又冷又湿的气候。
mass noun agricultural development is constrained by climate
农业发展受气候限制。
Example sentencesExamples
- The climate in this area is tropical to subtropical humid monsoonal.
- It is a weakness of this study that some of the countries defined as temperate in the questionnaire - for example, India - also contain regions with tropical climates.
- New urban centers tend to be located in regions with moderate climates - ie on the land more suitable for crops.
- The exact dates required to generate these hours can be charted for your climate area.
- Some species have continued to spread northwards in response to the warmer climate.
- A microclimate describes the climate of a small environment such as a town, forest or garden.
- Forward-thinking landscape architects and designers are installing gardens that are appropriate to their regions and climates.
- The climate in some Eurasian regions, such as Syria and Iran, remained wet and cool.
- Droughts are not abnormal phenomena; they are a normal component of contemporary climates in many regions of the world.
- The climate is hot and sultry and the volcanic land is fertile: food falls from the forest and leaps from the sea.
- During climate extremes, whether droughts or flooding rains, those on the land feel it most.
- It is most prevalent in regions of temperate climates that are highly industrialized, but rarely occurs in areas that are underdeveloped.
- A monsoon climate of alternating wet and dry seasons characterizes the weather.
- Consistently high temperatures, with no distinct dry season, characterize the climate of this region.
- People will probably always find the causes and effects of the weather and climate captivating.
- The climate of the region does not fit well into the four standard seasons of the calendar year.
- Climate models for the mid-Cretaceous predicted warm humid climates for this region.
- In climates where freezing conditions occur regularly, door hardware must resist moisture penetration.
- The climate in the Peace region can cause problems with raising your own queen bees.
- The agency wants to hear from outsiders about how the migration of retirees to regions with warmer climates might cause ecological pressure.
Synonyms
weather pattern, weather conditions, weather, atmospheric conditions
1. 1.1 A region with a particular climate.
  某气候占主导的地区
  he had grown up in a hot climate
  Example sentencesExamples
  This type of chicken will also save farmers large amounts of money on ventilation to prevent the birds from overheating in hot climates, such as in the Middle East.
  In hot climates, plant when temperatures begin to cool in early autumn.
  Many are hybrids with the Kermadec Islands variety, which in warm climates flowers continuously.
  A common example is the relatively faster rate of sugar increase in warm to hot climates compared to flavour increase and acid decrease.
  In recent years we hear of a number of people going for continental holidays to warm climates.
  Mr Jones, who paid £9,000 for the cruise and returned to his Wroughton home yesterday, was hoping a winter trip to hotter climates would help the chronic disease he suffers from.
  Those living in warmer climates where the outdoor temperatures do not get low enough for good rooting can follow the same procedures.
  Also known as elephant's ear, this water lover does best in warm climates; in colder regions, you can grow it indoors.
  Because coffee grows mostly in warm climates of Latin America, Africa and Asia, everyone who drinks it depends on workers from those regions to satisfy their fix.
  The weather has been cold and crisp so it will be nice to go to warmer climates.
  Since all basils, to a greater or lesser degree, are plants of warm climates, none grows freely in more northerly regions.
  In warm or tropical climates, year-round transmission is possible.
  Since the beginning of January I have traveled to find warmer cycling friendly climates but instead of heading due south, like most cyclists, I flew due west.
  ‘Moving the animals to lower regions means the reindeer are stationary and living in hotter climates,’ Nansalmaa said.
  As such, people from warmer climates will be spared the torture of subzero temperatures.
  For example, colder locales have warmer cabins with fireplaces and other heating options, while cabins located in warmer climates may feature swimming pools.
  They are distributed worldwide, particularly in warm and temperate climates.
  DNA in any stray pollen from transgenic crops will disintegrate rapidly in warm climates of Asia / Africa and Central or South America.
  ‘Isotonic and high-energy drinks will help people rehydrate in hot climates,’ the spokesman said.
  Because chili peppers thrive in very warm, hot climates, equatorial regions seem to have the heaviest concentration of pungent cuisine.
  Synonyms
  region, area, zone, country, place
  literary clime
2. 1.2 The prevailing trend of public opinion or of another aspect of life.
  舆论趋势；社会风气
  the current economic climate
  当前的经济气候。
  Example sentencesExamples
  In the present economic climate the stadium was not one of the Government priorities, she added.
  It may be a stereotype, but in the current political climate, it is an inspiring one.
  The president pointed out the two also discussed the delicate and evolving political climates in other former Soviet republics.
  Among things to consider are the political climate and crime rate of the country you will be entering.
  In the current climate, commitment and hard work within public services appear to be very much undervalued.
  However, the current climate suggests the time is right for long-term investors to take on more risk.
  The political and economic climates of the day will impact how much a nation supports a particular EU operation.
  The climate of Scottish political opinion on tax has altered markedly in the last couple of years.
  In the current political climate, it is hard to imagine this changing any time soon.
  It is hardly surprising that such anxiety might exist in the present political climate.
  In the current fearful climate, the public might assume that the prosecution service would pull out all the stops.
  Such a political climate has been created that well-meaning people are even afraid to talk about it.
  The expansion was on the cards for this year but the group decided the economic climate wasn't suitable.
  Because, to be blunt, in the present climate those sort of policies are simply untenable.
  Regardless of political or economic climates, your customers want the most efficient loads they can put in their defensive firearms.
  The idea that the social and political climates within a culture affect relationship dynamics adds to the complexity of the possible effects of conflict.
  I understand the economic climate is different to two years ago and they think it will be harder to find people to invest.
  Short is convinced that the public climate is ripe for rebellion.
  In the political climate of today public service broadcasting may seem a concept that has outlived its relevance.
  Deadly forms of opportunism are still perennial in the journalistic and political climates that dominate official Washington.
  Synonyms
  atmosphere, mood, temper, spirit, feeling, feel, ambience, aura, tenor, tendency, essence, ethos, attitude, milieu
  informal vibe(s)

Origin

Late Middle English: from Old French climat or late Latin clima, climat-, from Greek klima 'slope, zone', from klinein 'to slope'. The term originally denoted a zone of the earth between two lines of latitude, then any region of the earth, and later, a region considered with reference to its atmospheric conditions. Compare with clime.

This is from late Latin clima, climat-, from Greek klima ‘slope, zone’. The term originally meant a zone of the earth between two lines of latitude, then any region of the earth, and later its atmospheric conditions.

Definition of climate in US English:

climate

nounˈklaɪmɪtˈklīmit

1The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period.
气候
our cold, wet climate
我们这里又冷又湿的气候。
agricultural development is constrained by climate
农业发展受气候限制。
Example sentencesExamples
- During climate extremes, whether droughts or flooding rains, those on the land feel it most.
- Consistently high temperatures, with no distinct dry season, characterize the climate of this region.
- A microclimate describes the climate of a small environment such as a town, forest or garden.
- In climates where freezing conditions occur regularly, door hardware must resist moisture penetration.
- People will probably always find the causes and effects of the weather and climate captivating.
- The climate is hot and sultry and the volcanic land is fertile: food falls from the forest and leaps from the sea.
- A monsoon climate of alternating wet and dry seasons characterizes the weather.
- New urban centers tend to be located in regions with moderate climates - ie on the land more suitable for crops.
- The exact dates required to generate these hours can be charted for your climate area.
- The climate of the region does not fit well into the four standard seasons of the calendar year.
- Some species have continued to spread northwards in response to the warmer climate.
- Droughts are not abnormal phenomena; they are a normal component of contemporary climates in many regions of the world.
- Forward-thinking landscape architects and designers are installing gardens that are appropriate to their regions and climates.
- Climate models for the mid-Cretaceous predicted warm humid climates for this region.
- The climate in the Peace region can cause problems with raising your own queen bees.
- The agency wants to hear from outsiders about how the migration of retirees to regions with warmer climates might cause ecological pressure.
- The climate in this area is tropical to subtropical humid monsoonal.
- The climate in some Eurasian regions, such as Syria and Iran, remained wet and cool.
- It is a weakness of this study that some of the countries defined as temperate in the questionnaire - for example, India - also contain regions with tropical climates.
- It is most prevalent in regions of temperate climates that are highly industrialized, but rarely occurs in areas that are underdeveloped.
Synonyms
weather pattern, weather conditions, weather, atmospheric conditions
1. 1.1 A region with particular prevailing weather conditions.
  某气候占主导的地区
  vacationing in a warm climate
  Example sentencesExamples
  Since all basils, to a greater or lesser degree, are plants of warm climates, none grows freely in more northerly regions.
  In recent years we hear of a number of people going for continental holidays to warm climates.
  Because chili peppers thrive in very warm, hot climates, equatorial regions seem to have the heaviest concentration of pungent cuisine.
  Those living in warmer climates where the outdoor temperatures do not get low enough for good rooting can follow the same procedures.
  For example, colder locales have warmer cabins with fireplaces and other heating options, while cabins located in warmer climates may feature swimming pools.
  Because coffee grows mostly in warm climates of Latin America, Africa and Asia, everyone who drinks it depends on workers from those regions to satisfy their fix.
  They are distributed worldwide, particularly in warm and temperate climates.
  ‘Isotonic and high-energy drinks will help people rehydrate in hot climates,’ the spokesman said.
  As such, people from warmer climates will be spared the torture of subzero temperatures.
  In hot climates, plant when temperatures begin to cool in early autumn.
  Mr Jones, who paid £9,000 for the cruise and returned to his Wroughton home yesterday, was hoping a winter trip to hotter climates would help the chronic disease he suffers from.
  Also known as elephant's ear, this water lover does best in warm climates; in colder regions, you can grow it indoors.
  ‘Moving the animals to lower regions means the reindeer are stationary and living in hotter climates,’ Nansalmaa said.
  DNA in any stray pollen from transgenic crops will disintegrate rapidly in warm climates of Asia / Africa and Central or South America.
  This type of chicken will also save farmers large amounts of money on ventilation to prevent the birds from overheating in hot climates, such as in the Middle East.
  The weather has been cold and crisp so it will be nice to go to warmer climates.
  Many are hybrids with the Kermadec Islands variety, which in warm climates flowers continuously.
  A common example is the relatively faster rate of sugar increase in warm to hot climates compared to flavour increase and acid decrease.
  In warm or tropical climates, year-round transmission is possible.
  Since the beginning of January I have traveled to find warmer cycling friendly climates but instead of heading due south, like most cyclists, I flew due west.
  Synonyms
  region, area, zone, country, place
2. 1.2 The prevailing trend of public opinion or of another aspect of public life.
  舆论趋势；社会风气
  the current economic climate
  当前的经济气候。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Because, to be blunt, in the present climate those sort of policies are simply untenable.
  The climate of Scottish political opinion on tax has altered markedly in the last couple of years.
  In the present economic climate the stadium was not one of the Government priorities, she added.
  The political and economic climates of the day will impact how much a nation supports a particular EU operation.
  I understand the economic climate is different to two years ago and they think it will be harder to find people to invest.
  It is hardly surprising that such anxiety might exist in the present political climate.
  Such a political climate has been created that well-meaning people are even afraid to talk about it.
  In the current political climate, it is hard to imagine this changing any time soon.
  However, the current climate suggests the time is right for long-term investors to take on more risk.
  Regardless of political or economic climates, your customers want the most efficient loads they can put in their defensive firearms.
  Among things to consider are the political climate and crime rate of the country you will be entering.
  It may be a stereotype, but in the current political climate, it is an inspiring one.
  In the current climate, commitment and hard work within public services appear to be very much undervalued.
  In the political climate of today public service broadcasting may seem a concept that has outlived its relevance.
  The expansion was on the cards for this year but the group decided the economic climate wasn't suitable.
  The idea that the social and political climates within a culture affect relationship dynamics adds to the complexity of the possible effects of conflict.
  In the current fearful climate, the public might assume that the prosecution service would pull out all the stops.
  Short is convinced that the public climate is ripe for rebellion.
  The president pointed out the two also discussed the delicate and evolving political climates in other former Soviet republics.
  Deadly forms of opportunism are still perennial in the journalistic and political climates that dominate official Washington.
  Synonyms
  atmosphere, mood, temper, spirit, feeling, feel, ambience, aura, tenor, tendency, essence, ethos, attitude, milieu

Origin

Late Middle English: from Old French climat or late Latin clima, climat-, from Greek klima ‘slope, zone’, from klinein ‘to slope’. The term originally denoted a zone of the earth between two lines of latitude, then any region of the earth, and later, a region considered with reference to its atmospheric conditions. Compare with clime.

词汇	climate
释义	Definition of climate in English: climate noun ˈklʌɪmətˈklaɪmɪt 1The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period. 气候 our cold, wet climate 我们这里又冷又湿的气候。 mass noun agricultural development is constrained by climate 农业发展受气候限制。 Example sentencesExamples The climate in this area is tropical to subtropical humid monsoonal. It is a weakness of this study that some of the countries defined as temperate in the questionnaire - for example, India - also contain regions with tropical climates. New urban centers tend to be located in regions with moderate climates - ie on the land more suitable for crops. The exact dates required to generate these hours can be charted for your climate area. Some species have continued to spread northwards in response to the warmer climate. A microclimate describes the climate of a small environment such as a town, forest or garden. Forward-thinking landscape architects and designers are installing gardens that are appropriate to their regions and climates. The climate in some Eurasian regions, such as Syria and Iran, remained wet and cool. Droughts are not abnormal phenomena; they are a normal component of contemporary climates in many regions of the world. The climate is hot and sultry and the volcanic land is fertile: food falls from the forest and leaps from the sea. During climate extremes, whether droughts or flooding rains, those on the land feel it most. It is most prevalent in regions of temperate climates that are highly industrialized, but rarely occurs in areas that are underdeveloped. A monsoon climate of alternating wet and dry seasons characterizes the weather. Consistently high temperatures, with no distinct dry season, characterize the climate of this region. People will probably always find the causes and effects of the weather and climate captivating. The climate of the region does not fit well into the four standard seasons of the calendar year. Climate models for the mid-Cretaceous predicted warm humid climates for this region. In climates where freezing conditions occur regularly, door hardware must resist moisture penetration. The climate in the Peace region can cause problems with raising your own queen bees. The agency wants to hear from outsiders about how the migration of retirees to regions with warmer climates might cause ecological pressure. Synonyms weather pattern, weather conditions, weather, atmospheric conditions 1.1 A region with a particular climate. 某气候占主导的地区 he had grown up in a hot climate Example sentencesExamples This type of chicken will also save farmers large amounts of money on ventilation to prevent the birds from overheating in hot climates, such as in the Middle East. In hot climates, plant when temperatures begin to cool in early autumn. Many are hybrids with the Kermadec Islands variety, which in warm climates flowers continuously. A common example is the relatively faster rate of sugar increase in warm to hot climates compared to flavour increase and acid decrease. In recent years we hear of a number of people going for continental holidays to warm climates. Mr Jones, who paid £9,000 for the cruise and returned to his Wroughton home yesterday, was hoping a winter trip to hotter climates would help the chronic disease he suffers from. Those living in warmer climates where the outdoor temperatures do not get low enough for good rooting can follow the same procedures. Also known as elephant's ear, this water lover does best in warm climates; in colder regions, you can grow it indoors. Because coffee grows mostly in warm climates of Latin America, Africa and Asia, everyone who drinks it depends on workers from those regions to satisfy their fix. The weather has been cold and crisp so it will be nice to go to warmer climates. Since all basils, to a greater or lesser degree, are plants of warm climates, none grows freely in more northerly regions. In warm or tropical climates, year-round transmission is possible. Since the beginning of January I have traveled to find warmer cycling friendly climates but instead of heading due south, like most cyclists, I flew due west. ‘Moving the animals to lower regions means the reindeer are stationary and living in hotter climates,’ Nansalmaa said. As such, people from warmer climates will be spared the torture of subzero temperatures. For example, colder locales have warmer cabins with fireplaces and other heating options, while cabins located in warmer climates may feature swimming pools. They are distributed worldwide, particularly in warm and temperate climates. DNA in any stray pollen from transgenic crops will disintegrate rapidly in warm climates of Asia / Africa and Central or South America. ‘Isotonic and high-energy drinks will help people rehydrate in hot climates,’ the spokesman said. Because chili peppers thrive in very warm, hot climates, equatorial regions seem to have the heaviest concentration of pungent cuisine. Synonyms region, area, zone, country, place literary clime 1.2 The prevailing trend of public opinion or of another aspect of life. 舆论趋势；社会风气 the current economic climate 当前的经济气候。 Example sentencesExamples In the present economic climate the stadium was not one of the Government priorities, she added. It may be a stereotype, but in the current political climate, it is an inspiring one. The president pointed out the two also discussed the delicate and evolving political climates in other former Soviet republics. Among things to consider are the political climate and crime rate of the country you will be entering. In the current climate, commitment and hard work within public services appear to be very much undervalued. However, the current climate suggests the time is right for long-term investors to take on more risk. The political and economic climates of the day will impact how much a nation supports a particular EU operation. The climate of Scottish political opinion on tax has altered markedly in the last couple of years. In the current political climate, it is hard to imagine this changing any time soon. It is hardly surprising that such anxiety might exist in the present political climate. In the current fearful climate, the public might assume that the prosecution service would pull out all the stops. Such a political climate has been created that well-meaning people are even afraid to talk about it. The expansion was on the cards for this year but the group decided the economic climate wasn't suitable. Because, to be blunt, in the present climate those sort of policies are simply untenable. Regardless of political or economic climates, your customers want the most efficient loads they can put in their defensive firearms. The idea that the social and political climates within a culture affect relationship dynamics adds to the complexity of the possible effects of conflict. I understand the economic climate is different to two years ago and they think it will be harder to find people to invest. Short is convinced that the public climate is ripe for rebellion. In the political climate of today public service broadcasting may seem a concept that has outlived its relevance. Deadly forms of opportunism are still perennial in the journalistic and political climates that dominate official Washington. Synonyms atmosphere, mood, temper, spirit, feeling, feel, ambience, aura, tenor, tendency, essence, ethos, attitude, milieu informal vibe(s) Origin Late Middle English: from Old French climat or late Latin clima, climat-, from Greek klima 'slope, zone', from klinein 'to slope'. The term originally denoted a zone of the earth between two lines of latitude, then any region of the earth, and later, a region considered with reference to its atmospheric conditions. Compare with clime. This is from late Latin clima, climat-, from Greek klima ‘slope, zone’. The term originally meant a zone of the earth between two lines of latitude, then any region of the earth, and later its atmospheric conditions. Definition of climate in US English: climate nounˈklaɪmɪtˈklīmit 1The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period. 气候 our cold, wet climate 我们这里又冷又湿的气候。 agricultural development is constrained by climate 农业发展受气候限制。 Example sentencesExamples During climate extremes, whether droughts or flooding rains, those on the land feel it most. Consistently high temperatures, with no distinct dry season, characterize the climate of this region. A microclimate describes the climate of a small environment such as a town, forest or garden. In climates where freezing conditions occur regularly, door hardware must resist moisture penetration. People will probably always find the causes and effects of the weather and climate captivating. The climate is hot and sultry and the volcanic land is fertile: food falls from the forest and leaps from the sea. A monsoon climate of alternating wet and dry seasons characterizes the weather. New urban centers tend to be located in regions with moderate climates - ie on the land more suitable for crops. The exact dates required to generate these hours can be charted for your climate area. The climate of the region does not fit well into the four standard seasons of the calendar year. Some species have continued to spread northwards in response to the warmer climate. Droughts are not abnormal phenomena; they are a normal component of contemporary climates in many regions of the world. Forward-thinking landscape architects and designers are installing gardens that are appropriate to their regions and climates. Climate models for the mid-Cretaceous predicted warm humid climates for this region. The climate in the Peace region can cause problems with raising your own queen bees. The agency wants to hear from outsiders about how the migration of retirees to regions with warmer climates might cause ecological pressure. The climate in this area is tropical to subtropical humid monsoonal. The climate in some Eurasian regions, such as Syria and Iran, remained wet and cool. It is a weakness of this study that some of the countries defined as temperate in the questionnaire - for example, India - also contain regions with tropical climates. It is most prevalent in regions of temperate climates that are highly industrialized, but rarely occurs in areas that are underdeveloped. Synonyms weather pattern, weather conditions, weather, atmospheric conditions 1.1 A region with particular prevailing weather conditions. 某气候占主导的地区 vacationing in a warm climate Example sentencesExamples Since all basils, to a greater or lesser degree, are plants of warm climates, none grows freely in more northerly regions. In recent years we hear of a number of people going for continental holidays to warm climates. Because chili peppers thrive in very warm, hot climates, equatorial regions seem to have the heaviest concentration of pungent cuisine. Those living in warmer climates where the outdoor temperatures do not get low enough for good rooting can follow the same procedures. For example, colder locales have warmer cabins with fireplaces and other heating options, while cabins located in warmer climates may feature swimming pools. Because coffee grows mostly in warm climates of Latin America, Africa and Asia, everyone who drinks it depends on workers from those regions to satisfy their fix. They are distributed worldwide, particularly in warm and temperate climates. ‘Isotonic and high-energy drinks will help people rehydrate in hot climates,’ the spokesman said. As such, people from warmer climates will be spared the torture of subzero temperatures. In hot climates, plant when temperatures begin to cool in early autumn. Mr Jones, who paid £9,000 for the cruise and returned to his Wroughton home yesterday, was hoping a winter trip to hotter climates would help the chronic disease he suffers from. Also known as elephant's ear, this water lover does best in warm climates; in colder regions, you can grow it indoors. ‘Moving the animals to lower regions means the reindeer are stationary and living in hotter climates,’ Nansalmaa said. DNA in any stray pollen from transgenic crops will disintegrate rapidly in warm climates of Asia / Africa and Central or South America. This type of chicken will also save farmers large amounts of money on ventilation to prevent the birds from overheating in hot climates, such as in the Middle East. The weather has been cold and crisp so it will be nice to go to warmer climates. Many are hybrids with the Kermadec Islands variety, which in warm climates flowers continuously. A common example is the relatively faster rate of sugar increase in warm to hot climates compared to flavour increase and acid decrease. In warm or tropical climates, year-round transmission is possible. Since the beginning of January I have traveled to find warmer cycling friendly climates but instead of heading due south, like most cyclists, I flew due west. Synonyms region, area, zone, country, place 1.2 The prevailing trend of public opinion or of another aspect of public life. 舆论趋势；社会风气 the current economic climate 当前的经济气候。 Example sentencesExamples Because, to be blunt, in the present climate those sort of policies are simply untenable. The climate of Scottish political opinion on tax has altered markedly in the last couple of years. In the present economic climate the stadium was not one of the Government priorities, she added. The political and economic climates of the day will impact how much a nation supports a particular EU operation. I understand the economic climate is different to two years ago and they think it will be harder to find people to invest. It is hardly surprising that such anxiety might exist in the present political climate. Such a political climate has been created that well-meaning people are even afraid to talk about it. In the current political climate, it is hard to imagine this changing any time soon. However, the current climate suggests the time is right for long-term investors to take on more risk. Regardless of political or economic climates, your customers want the most efficient loads they can put in their defensive firearms. Among things to consider are the political climate and crime rate of the country you will be entering. It may be a stereotype, but in the current political climate, it is an inspiring one. In the current climate, commitment and hard work within public services appear to be very much undervalued. In the political climate of today public service broadcasting may seem a concept that has outlived its relevance. The expansion was on the cards for this year but the group decided the economic climate wasn't suitable. The idea that the social and political climates within a culture affect relationship dynamics adds to the complexity of the possible effects of conflict. In the current fearful climate, the public might assume that the prosecution service would pull out all the stops. Short is convinced that the public climate is ripe for rebellion. The president pointed out the two also discussed the delicate and evolving political climates in other former Soviet republics. Deadly forms of opportunism are still perennial in the journalistic and political climates that dominate official Washington. Synonyms atmosphere, mood, temper, spirit, feeling, feel, ambience, aura, tenor, tendency, essence, ethos, attitude, milieu Origin Late Middle English: from Old French climat or late Latin clima, climat-, from Greek klima ‘slope, zone’, from klinein ‘to slope’. The term originally denoted a zone of the earth between two lines of latitude, then any region of the earth, and later, a region considered with reference to its atmospheric conditions. Compare with clime.
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