acclimatisation

IPA/ɐklˌaɪmɐtaɪzˈeɪʃən/
IPA/ɐklˌaɪmɐɾəzˈeɪʃən/

acclimatisation — 名詞

1. the natural process by which a living thing gradually becomes used to a new clim

1.名詞B2
釋義

適應；馴化

生物逐漸適應新環境或氣候的過程

the natural process by which a living thing gradually becomes used to a new climate, altitude, or set of environmental conditions, often involving physical or behavioural changes over a period of time.

例句

The mountaineering team spent five days at base camp for acclimatisation before heading up.

登山隊在基地營待了五天以適應環境，然後才往上走。

collocation: for acclimatisation

After leaving tropical Singapore, Wei found acclimatisation to the Norwegian winter surprisingly hard.

從炎熱的新加坡來到挪威，Wei 發現要適應挪威的冬天出乎意料地困難。

pattern: acclimatisation + to + noun phrase

常見搭配
  • period of acclimatisation
  • acclimatisation to + [climate/altitude/environment]
  • need/require acclimatisation
  • for acclimatisation
  • allow time for acclimatisation
  • undergo acclimatisation
  • acclimatisation process
同義詞
  • adaptation

    broader term covering both biological evolution and social/cultural changes, not limited to physical environment

  • adjustment

    more general and informal; works for any small change regardless of context

  • acclimation

    nearly synonymous but usually describes controlled laboratory conditions rather than natural settings

  • accommodation

    technical term in biology for reversible physiological changes

文法句型

acclimatisation + to + noun phrase

period/process of acclimatisation

for acclimatisation

用法筆記

The US English spelling is 'acclimatization' (with 'z'). Both are pronounced /əˌklaɪmətaɪˈzeɪʃən/. This noun is most common in formal or scientific writing about biology, sports science, and high-altitude travel. The verb form 'acclimatise' (UK) or 'acclimatize' (US) is used transitively or intransitively.

常見錯誤

I need some acclimatisation to the new office.
I need some time to get used to the new office.
This noun is too formal for everyday changes like a new workplace; use 'get used to' in casual contexts.
The acclimatisation of the plants was quick.
The acclimatisation of the plants happened quickly.
'Acclimatisation' typically pairs with verbs like 'occur', 'happen', or 'take place' rather than 'be' alone, unless followed by 'successful' or 'complete'.

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常用片語

  • period of acclimatisation
  • acclimatisation to altitude
  • for acclimatisation purposes
  • allow time for acclimatisation

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