climate
/ˈklaɪmət/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈklaɪmət/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈklī-mət/ (ame, mw) · /ˈklaɪ.mət/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈklaɪ.mət/ (ame, ipa)
climate — 名詞
- climatesingular
- climatesplural
1. the pattern of weather — such as temperature, rainfall, and wind — that a place
氣候
某地長時間的典型天氣狀況
the pattern of weather — such as temperature, rainfall, and wind — that a place typically experiences across many years
The Mediterranean climate brings hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.
地中海型氣候夏季炎熱乾燥，冬季溫和潮濕。
countable: a/the + [adjective] + climate for describing a region
Farmers in this region worry about how the changing climate will affect their crops.
這個地區的農民擔心氣候變化會影響他們的收成。
Leila moved from northern Japan because she preferred the warmer climate of the south.
Leila 從日本北部搬來，因為她比較喜歡南部的溫暖氣候。
Scientists study ice cores to learn about the Earth's climate thousands of years ago.
科學家研究冰芯，了解數千年前地球的氣候狀況。
The city's dry climate means residents hardly ever need umbrellas.
這個城市氣候乾燥，居民幾乎不需要雨傘。
- weather
refers to short-term conditions rather than long-term patterns (the weather today vs. the climate of a region)
- conditions
broader term that can include non-meteorological factors; less specific than climate
- environment
includes physical surroundings beyond just weather (land, sea, air together)
用法筆記
Can be used with either an article (a climate, the climate) or without (climate change, climate science). The countable form describes one specific region's weather pattern.
常見錯誤
2. the set of attitudes, feelings, or opinions shared by people in a specific setti
氛圍；風氣
某時期普遍的態度或意見
the set of attitudes, feelings, or opinions shared by people in a specific setting or era — for example, a tense atmosphere at work or a fearful mood in a community
After the merger, the climate at the company became tense and competitive.
公司合併後，辦公室的氛圍變得緊張且充滿競爭。
the climate at [place] + adjective describing mood
The political climate in the country shifted dramatically after the election.
選舉過後，該國的政治氛圍出現了劇烈變化。
Parents and teachers want to create a positive learning climate in every school.
家長和老師希望每所學校都能營造積極的學習風氣。
Dr. Okafor said the economic climate makes it hard for small firms to get loans.
Okafor 博士指出，當前的經濟環境使小型企業難以獲得貸款。
A climate of fear spread through the neighbourhood after the burglaries.
一連串的竊案讓整個社區籠罩在恐懼的氛圍中。
- atmosphere
more immediate and emotional; climate suggests a broader, more stable situation
- environment
broader term that may include physical and structural factors beyond mood
- mood
refers more to temporary emotional states rather than a general situation
用法筆記
Almost always used with a modifier (an adjective or of-phrase) to specify what kind of atmosphere exists. Rarely used without some descriptive context.
常見錯誤
climate — 形容詞
- climatepositive
- more climatecomparative
- most climatesuperlative
1. related to the world's changing weather patterns and to the actions people take
氣候的
針對氣候變遷及相關行動
related to the world's changing weather patterns and to the actions people take to deal with this problem
World leaders gathered in Paris for the annual climate summit.
世界各國領袖齊聚巴黎參加年度氣候高峰會。
attributive use: climate + noun (summit, crisis, policy, activist)
The climate crisis has led to more frequent wildfires in many parts of the world.
氣候危機導致全球許多地區野火更加頻繁。
Ravi works as a climate advisor for a non-profit organisation.
Ravi 在一家非營利組織擔任氣候顧問。
Several countries announced new climate targets for reducing carbon emissions.
數個國家公布了新的氣候目標，以減少碳排放。
Climate activists staged a protest outside the government building.
氣候行動者在政府大樓外發起抗議活動。
- environmental
broader — covers all environmental issues, not specifically climate change
- climatic
the standard adjective for weather-related matters (climatic conditions); 'climate' as adj is specific to climate-change contexts
用法筆記
Always used before a noun (attributive only). Cannot be used alone as a predicate (✗ 'This policy is climate'). Common in news, politics, and environmental discussions.