climate

柯林斯詞典

1. N-VAR The climate of a place is the general weather conditions that are typical of it. 氣候
...the hot and humid climate of Florida. …佛羅里達(dá)炎熱潮濕的氣候。
2. N-COUNT You can use climate to refer to the general atmosphere or situation somewhere. 氛圍; 形勢
The economic climate remains uncertain. 經(jīng)濟(jì)氣候依然是不確定。
...the existing climate of violence and intimidation. … 現(xiàn)有的暴力與恐嚇的氛圍。

The climate is cooler in the east of the country .
Millions of years ago, changes in the earth's climate caused animal and plant life to diversify .
The south of the country enjoys an equable climate.
The low temperatures here are a function of the terrain as much as of the climate.
As you go further south , you will notice a gradual change of climate.

The current economic climate is particularly difficult for fledgling businesses .
In a harsh economic climate, raises for teachers have become a lightning rod for criticism .
The pending releases of the prisoners are meant to create a climate for negotiation .
They operate in a climate of mutual suspicion .
There is a climate of secrecy within the organization .