acclimatization
/əˌklaɪmətaɪˈzeɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /əˌklaɪmətəˈzeɪʃn/ (ame, ipa)
acclimatization — noun
1. the gradual process by which a living thing — human, animal, or plant — adjusts
the gradual process by which a living thing — human, animal, or plant — adjusts to a new climate, altitude, or living conditions through physical or behavioural changes
Mei spent a week at a mountain village for acclimatization before attempting the high-altitude climb.
acclimatization + to [altitude/environment]
The team studied the acclimatization of tropical fish to cooler water over several months.
acclimatization of [organism] to [new condition]
Tomás found the acclimatization to humid tropical weather much harder than expected.
After moving from Bangkok to Oslo, the children showed quick acclimatization to long, dark winters.
Ananya's biology project examined the acclimatization of desert plants to cooler temperatures.
- adaptation
broader in meaning — covers any change to suit new conditions, not only environmental ones
- adjustment
more general and neutral; used for small or large changes in any context
- acclimation
very close in meaning; the preferred form in American English, especially in scientific writing
- habituation
focuses on becoming accustomed through repeated exposure; more common in psychology
文法句型
acclimatization + to + noun phrase
用法筆記
Acclimatization is almost always used for physical environments (climate, altitude, temperature) rather than social or emotional situations. The verb forms 'acclimatize' (common in British English) and 'acclimate' (more common in American English) are heard more often in everyday speech.