cli·mate /ˈklaɪmət/ ●●○ W3 noun 1 WEATHER[countableC, uncountableU] the typical weather conditions in a particular area 气候 Los Angeles’ warm dry climate 洛杉矶温暖干燥的气候
5climate change (=a permanent change in weather conditions) 气候变化
2 WEATHER[countableC] an area with particular weather conditions 气候带,地带 These flowers will not grow in cold climates. 这些花在气候寒冷的地方无法生长。
3 SITUATION[countableC usually singular] the general feeling or situation in a place at a particular time 〔某地在某一时期的〕风气,环境气氛political/economic/social etc climate Small businesses are finding it hard to survive in the present economic climate. 小企业感到在当前的经济形势下很难生存。
climate of a climate of growing racial intolerance in large cities 大城市里种族排斥日益严重的风气
n COLLOCATIONS – Meanings 1 & 2adjectiveswarm/hotMany people prefer to live where the climate is warm.
cold/coolScotland's climate is too cold for these plants to survive.
mild (=not too hot and not too cold)The region's climate is mild all the year round.
dryShe loves the dry climate of southern California.
wet/dampA damp climate can damage buildings.
humid (=with hot and wet air)Tropical vegetation flourishes in this humid climate.
harsh (also inhospitable formal) (=uncomfortable and difficult to live in)The climate of the Siberian steppes is harsh.
extreme/severeThese mountain people are used to the extreme climate.
arid (=very dry)Very few plants can flourish in such an arid climate.
temperate (=never very hot or very cold)Europe's climate is temperate.
tropical (=very hot and wet)the tropical climate of Brazil
a Mediterranean climate (=typical of the areas around the Mediterranean Sea)Croatia enjoys a Mediterranean climate.
the global/world climate (=the weather of the world)Scientists are assessing the impact of carbon dioxide on the global climate.
a changing climateA changing climate will bring rising tides.
climate + NOUNclimate change (=a permanent change in weather conditions)The world must reduce the emissions that cause climate change.
n COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 3: the general feeling or situation in a place at a particular timeadjectivesthe political/economic/social etc climateAt the time the political climate was moving steadily to the right.
a favourable climate (=that is good for doing or achieving something)Both sides were working to create a favourable climate for effective negotiations.
a difficult/unfavourable climateThe economic situation created an unfavourable climate for investment.
the current/present climate (also the prevailing climate formal)Change will be hard to achieve in the current climate.
the international climateThe international climate changed for the worse as conflict broke out in the region.
the intellectual climate (=the general way of thinking)New inventions can change the intellectual climate.
verbscreate a climateIt's important to create a climate of trust between staff and management.
phrasesthe climate of opinion (=the opinion which most people have about a subject)The climate of opinion is still favorable for the president.