climate

/'klaimit/

Thân thiện

The climate in the classroom was warm and welcoming.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The average weather conditions in a particular region over a long period: This refers to the long-term patterns of temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, wind, and precipitation in a specific area.
   • The prevailing attitude, mood, or conditions of a group or period: This metaphorical sense describes the general psychological, social, or political atmosphere in a particular environment.

Examples of Usage

• Noun (Meteorological):
  • The tropical climate is characterized by high temperatures and heavy rainfall.
  • Climate change is a major global concern.
• Noun (Social/Psychological):
  • The political climate in the country became increasingly tense.
  • The company fostered a climate of innovation and creativity.

Advanced Usage

• "Climate of fear/opinion": A widespread, prevailing atmosphere of a specific feeling or set of beliefs.
  • The scandal created a climate of distrust among the citizens.
• "Climate for change/investment": Conditions that are favorable for a particular development or action.
  • The new policies created a positive climate for economic growth.

Variants and Related Words

• Climatic (adj): Relating to climate.
  • Climatic conditions vary greatly from the coast to the mountains.
• Climatology (n): The scientific study of climate.
  • She is pursuing a degree in climatology.
• Acclimate (v): To become accustomed to a new climate or environment.
  • It took him a few weeks to acclimate to the high altitude.

Synonyms

• Weather patterns (for the meteorological sense).
• Atmosphere, milieu, environment, mood (for the social/psychological sense).

Related Phrases

• Climate control: A system for regulating temperature and humidity in a building or vehicle.
  • The museum uses advanced climate control to preserve the artifacts.
• Climate zone: A region of the Earth with a specific, characteristic climate.
  • The country spans several different climate zones.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the prevailing psychological state
   • the climate of opinion
   • the national mood had changed radically since the last election
2. the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
   • the dank climate of southern Wales
   • plants from a cold clime travel best in winter

Từ đồng nghĩa

• mood
• clime