Definitions
v. to move upwards using your feet and often your hands
攀登；爬
v. to increase in amount or level
上升；增加
n. an act of moving upwards or an increase in level
攀登；上升
Example
We climbed the hill before stopping for a picnic.
我们爬上山坡，然后停下来野餐。
As housing costs continue to climb, many young adults struggle to live independently in major cities.
随着住房成本持续上涨，许多年轻人难以在大城市独立生活。
Collocations
- climb a mountain
- climb stairs
- a steep climb
- climb steadily
Word family
- climber (n.)
- climbing (n.)
Synonyms
- ascend
Antonyms
- descend
Usage tip
词尾b不发音；climb a mountain不加介词。
FAQ
- What does climb mean?
- to move upwards using your feet and often your hands to increase in amount or level an act of moving upwards or an increase in level
- How is climb pronounced?
- UK /klaɪm/, US /klaɪm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
