B2 verb ニュートラル

climate

/ˈklaɪ.mət/

Climate refers to the long-term patterns of weather conditions, such as temperature and rainfall, in a particular region over many years. It can also describe the prevailing mood, conditions, or social atmosphere of a specific time or place.

例文

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1

The Mediterranean climate is characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.

The weather patterns in the Mediterranean involve hot summers and rainy winters.

2

The government is implementing new policies to address the global climate crisis.

The state is creating rules to deal with the worldwide environmental emergency.

3

I'm moving to a warmer climate because I can't stand the snow anymore.

I am going to live somewhere with better weather because I dislike the cold.

語族

名詞
climate
Verb
acclimatize
副詞
climatically
形容詞
climatic
関連
climatology
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覚え方のコツ

Remember: Climate is what you expect (the average), but weather is what you get (the actual daily event).

クイックテスト

Investors are hesitant to start new projects because the current political _______ is so unstable.

正解!

正解は: a

例文

1

The Mediterranean climate is characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.

everyday

The weather patterns in the Mediterranean involve hot summers and rainy winters.

2

The government is implementing new policies to address the global climate crisis.

formal

The state is creating rules to deal with the worldwide environmental emergency.

3

I'm moving to a warmer climate because I can't stand the snow anymore.

informal

I am going to live somewhere with better weather because I dislike the cold.

4

Current research indicates that the prehistoric climate was significantly different from today's.

academic

Scientific studies show that ancient weather conditions were not like modern ones.

5

Businesses must remain flexible to survive in the current economic climate.

business

Companies need to be adaptable to stay successful in the present financial situation.

語族

名詞
climate
Verb
acclimatize
副詞
climatically
形容詞
climatic
関連
climatology

よく使う組み合わせ

climate change long-term shifts in global temperatures
political climate the current mood and trends in politics
harsh climate severe or difficult weather conditions
economic climate the state of the economy at a specific time
mild climate pleasant and moderate weather patterns

よく使うフレーズ

climate of fear

a situation where everyone is afraid

investment climate

the conditions for financial investing

change of climate

moving to a place with different weather

よく混同される語

climate vs weather

Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions (today), whereas climate refers to long-term averages (30+ years).

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使い方のコツ

Use 'climate' when discussing long-term environmental trends or the general 'feel' of a situation (like politics or business). Avoid using it to describe a single rainy day.

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よくある間違い

Learners often say 'The climate is rainy today,' but they should say 'The weather is rainy today.'

💡

覚え方のコツ

Remember: Climate is what you expect (the average), but weather is what you get (the actual daily event).

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語源

Derived from the Greek word 'klima,' meaning 'inclination' or 'slope,' referring to the angle of the sun at different latitudes.

文法パターン

usually a countable noun often modified by adjectives like 'harsh', 'tropical', or 'political' takes the plural form 'climates' when comparing different regions
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文化的な背景

Climate change is a primary topic of international diplomacy and a major focus of modern activism and policy-making.

クイックテスト

Investors are hesitant to start new projects because the current political _______ is so unstable.

正解!

正解は: a

関連フレーズ

関連単語

complement

A2

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

compound

A2

Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.

conceive

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.

conform

A2

To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.

consecutive

A2

Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

consistency

A2

Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.

disclude

B1

Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.

antiformous

B1

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

interspect

B1

Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.

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