| 单词 | season |
| 释义 | season n. & v. --n 1. each of the four divisions of the year (spring, summer, autumn, and winter) associated with a type of weather and a stage of vegetation. 2. a time of year characterized by climatic or other features (the dry season). 3. a the time of year when a plant is mature or flowering etc. b the time of year when an animal breeds or is hunted. 4. a proper or suitable time. 5. a time when something is plentiful or active or in vogue. 6. (usu. prec. by the) = high season. 7. the time of year regularly devoted to an activity (the football season). 8. the time of year dedicated to social life generally (went up to London for the season). 9. a period of indefinite or varying length. 10. Brit. colloq. = season ticket. --v 1. tr. flavour (food) with salt, herbs, etc. 2. tr. enhance with wit, excitement, etc. 3. tr. temper or moderate. 4. tr. & intr. a make or become suitable or in the desired condition, esp. by exposure to the air or weather; mature. b make or become experienced or accustomed (seasoned soldiers). Phrases and idioms in season 1. (of foodstuff) available in plenty and in good condition. 2. (of an animal) on heat. 3. timely. season ticket a ticket entitling the holder to any number of journeys, admittances, etc., in a given period. Derivatives seasoner n. Etymology: ME f. OF seson f. L satio -onis (in Rmc sense 'seed-time') f. serere sat- sow |
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