weather
/ˈweðə(r)/ · /ˈweðɚ/
CEFR level A1Topic EnvironmentWord #761 in the learning path
天气
Definitions
n. Conditions outside, such as rain, sunshine, wind, and temperature.
天气
v. To survive a difficult situation without serious damage.
经受住；渡过难关
v. To change or become damaged through exposure to outdoor conditions.
风化；受风雨侵蚀
Example
The weather turned sunny just before our picnic.
就在我们野餐前，天气转晴了。
Extreme weather can disrupt food production and increase the cost of basic goods for vulnerable communities.
极端天气会扰乱粮食生产，并推高弱势社区基本商品的价格。
Collocations
- weather forecast
- extreme weather
- weather conditions
- weather a storm
Word family
- weathered (adj.)
- weathering (n.)
Usage tip
表示天气时不可数；climate指长期气候特征。
FAQ
- What does weather mean?
- Conditions outside, such as rain, sunshine, wind, and temperature. To survive a difficult situation without serious damage. To change or become damaged through exposure to outdoor conditions.
- How is weather pronounced?
- UK /ˈweðə(r)/, US /ˈweðɚ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
