climate — the general weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the general weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈklaɪmət/
Korean meaning: 특정 지역의 일반적인 기후, 날씨 상태
Korean pronunciation: 클라이-멋 (강세: 클라이)
Example Sentences
- My hair has its own climate - it's always stormy!
- Scientists are studying how climate affects human behavior and health.
- The office climate became tense after the boss announced layoffs.
climate
NOUN//ˈklaɪmət//
the general weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period
The region's climate became warmer over the last decade.
Different climates support different kinds of plants and animals. (WEATHER + REGION = CLIMATE → climate means the usual weather conditions of a region over time)
Protecting the climate helps the environment stay in balance.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 그리스어 'klima'에서 유래했으며, 원래는 '기울어진 땅'이라는 의미였습니다. 지구의 기울기에 따라 지역별로 다른 날씨가 나타난다는 고대인들의 관찰에서 비롯되었죠.
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📝Examples
“My hair has its own climate - it's always stormy!”
“Scientists are studying how climate affects human behavior and health.”
“The office climate became tense after the boss announced layoffs.”
“Penguins love the cold climate, but my grandmother complains about it all winter.”
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