precipitation
Precipitation is a formal meteorological term referring to any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere and reaches the ground. This includes common weather events such as rain, snow, sleet, and hail.
예시
3 / 5The weather forecast predicts that we will see some form of precipitation by late afternoon.
The weather report says to expect rain or snow later today.
The tropical rainforest is characterized by high temperatures and significant annual precipitation.
The rainforest is known for being hot and having a lot of rain every year.
Looks like we're finally getting some precipitation after this long dry spell.
It seems like it is finally going to rain after a long time without it.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of the word 'pre-cipitation'. In the water cycle, this is the step that happens 'pre' (before) the water collects in rivers and lakes.
빠른 퀴즈
The meteorologist predicted that the ______ would turn from rain into snow as the temperature dropped.
정답!
정답은: a
예시
The weather forecast predicts that we will see some form of precipitation by late afternoon.
everydayThe weather report says to expect rain or snow later today.
The tropical rainforest is characterized by high temperatures and significant annual precipitation.
formalThe rainforest is known for being hot and having a lot of rain every year.
Looks like we're finally getting some precipitation after this long dry spell.
informalIt seems like it is finally going to rain after a long time without it.
Climate change models suggest a shift in the global distribution of precipitation, leading to more frequent floods in certain regions.
academicScientific models show that where rain falls globally is changing, which will cause more flooding in some areas.
Our construction schedule must remain flexible to account for delays caused by heavy precipitation.
businessThe building plan needs to be able to change if heavy rain or snow stops work.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
forms of precipitation
The different types of water that fall (rain, snow, etc.).
chance of precipitation
The likelihood that it will rain or snow.
frozen precipitation
Snow, sleet, or hail.
자주 혼동되는 단어
Condensation is the process of water vapor turning into liquid droplets (forming clouds), while precipitation is the actual falling of those droplets to earth.
사용 참고사항
Use 'precipitation' in scientific, academic, or formal contexts when you want to refer to rain, snow, and hail collectively. In casual conversation, it is much more common to use the specific word for the type of weather occurring (e.g., 'rain' or 'snow').
자주 하는 실수
Learners often use 'precipitation' as a verb. While the verb 'precipitate' exists, it usually means to cause something to happen suddenly in a social or political context, rather than meaning 'to rain'.
암기 팁
Think of the word 'pre-cipitation'. In the water cycle, this is the step that happens 'pre' (before) the water collects in rivers and lakes.
어원
Derived from the Latin 'praecipitatio', meaning 'a falling headlong' or 'casting down'.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In many English-speaking countries, 'chance of precipitation' is a standard phrase used in daily televised weather forecasts.
빠른 퀴즈
The meteorologist predicted that the ______ would turn from rain into snow as the temperature dropped.
정답!
정답은: a
관련 어휘
Sleet is a type of weather where rain and snow fall at the s...
atmosphereThe layer of air and gases that surrounds the Earth or anoth...
evaporationEvaporation is the process where a liquid, like water, turns...
hailHail is a type of weather where small, hard balls of ice fal...
meteorologyThe scientific study of the atmosphere and its phenomena, es...
humidityHumidity refers to the amount of water vapor present in the...
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