| 单词 | weather |
| 释义 | noun | verb weatherweather1 /ˈwɛðɚ/ ●●● S2 W2 noun 1[singular, uncountable] earth science the outdoor conditions such as temperature, clouds, rain, wind, etc. in a place: What’s the weather like today? We’ve had some cold weather lately.good/bad weather We’re hoping for some good weather this summer. The weather conditions are dangerous for driving.2the weather informal the description of what the weather will be like in the near future, on radio, TV, the Internet, or in newspapers: Did you check the weather this morning?3weather permitting if the weather is good enough: I’m playing golf tomorrow, weather permitting.4under the weather informal slightly sick: Louise looked a little under the weather when I saw her.5keep a weather eye on something old-fashioned to watch a situation carefully so that you notice anything unusual or bad [Origin: Old English weder] → see also all-weatherCOLLOCATIONSadjectivesgood/nice weather (=pleasant and not wet or windy) We’ll go out if the weather is good.beautiful/perfect weather (=very good) The weather was perfect the entire trip.bad weather (=wet or stormy) Several flights were canceled because of bad weather.terrible/awful/horrible weather (=very bad) We came home early because of the awful weather.severe weather (=dangerously bad) It is too risky to fly in severe weather.extreme weather (=very severe storms or unusual weather) Climate change is causing an increase in extreme weather: droughts, cold snaps, heat waves, and hurricanes.warm/hot weather Drink lots of water in hot weather.cool/cold weather My coat isn’t warm enough for this cold weather.fine/sunny/fair/balmy weather If the weather is fine, we’ll eat outside.cloudy weather Cloudy weather is great for hiking.dry weather (=when there is no rain and the air is dry) She loved the hot dry weather of the desert.rainy/wet weather I’m so sick of this wet weather.inclement weather formal (=very wet, snowy, or cold weather) Flights have been canceled due to the inclement weather.windy/stormy weather In windy weather, water from the fountain is blown onto the paths.verbshave good/bad etc. weather We have had nice weather all week.predict the weather (=say what the weather will be like) How often do forecasters predict the weather accurately?the weather clears (=it becomes sunnier) The weather should clear by afternoon.the weather turns cold/warmer etc. (=it changes to become cold, warmer, etc.) The weather turned stormy overnight.the weather cooperates/permits (=it is good when it needs to be) If the weather cooperates, we’ll go camping next week.weather + nounsthe weather forecast/report (=a description of what the weather is expected to be like in the near future) What’s the weather forecast like for the weekend?the weather map (=a map showing the current weather or the weather that is expected soon) The weather map shows a band of rain coming in from the west.weather conditions The rescue was difficult because of the poor weather conditions.weather patterns (=the usual weather that comes at a particular time each year) Scientists believe that changes in weather patterns are caused by global warming.a weather bureau (=a place where information about the weather is collected and where reports are produced) The local weather bureau issued a snow and ice alert.a weather station (=a place used for studying and recording weather conditions) Information collected at the Arctic weather station is shared with scientists around the world. noun | verb weatherweather2 verb 1[transitive] to come through a very difficult situation safely: The police department has weathered the storm of criticism after the incident.2[intransitive, transitive usually passive] if rock, wood, etc. weathers, or if wind, sun, rain, etc. weathers it, it changes color or shape over a period of time → see also weathered, weathering |
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