Weather



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解释

GRE 红宝书

• v. 经受住; 平安度过危难
• ［英］ v. 经受住; 平安度过危难 ( endure the effects of weather or other forces)

Webster Collegiate

I. noun

• Etymology: Middle English weder, from Old English; akin to Old High German wetar weather, Old Church Slavic vetr? wind
• Date: before 12th century
• 1. the state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness
• 2. state or vicissitude of life or fortune
• 3. disagreeable atmospheric conditions: as
  • a. rain, storm
  • b. cold air with dampness
• 4. weathering

II. verb (weathered; weathering)

• Date: 15th century
• transitive verb
  • 1. to expose to the open air ; subject to the action of the elements
  • 2. to bear up against and come safely through <weather a storm><weather a crisis>
• intransitive verb
  • to undergo or endure the action of the elements

III. adjective

• Date: 1582
• of or relating to the side facing the wind — compare lee

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