weather
Significado: The state of the atmosphere; to survive difficult conditions
The word 'weather' primarily refers to the state of the atmosphere at a particular time and place - including temperature, rain, wind, and sunshine. As a verb, it means to survive or endure difficult conditions. Discussing the weather is a classic British conversation starter.
Ejemplos
- What's the weather like today? 今天天气怎么样?¿Qué tiempo hace hoy?今日の天気はどうですか?오늘 날씨가 어때요?
- The ship weathered the storm successfully. 那艘船成功地经受住了暴风雨。El barco capeó la tormenta con éxito.船は嵐を無事に乗り切りました。배는 폭풍을 무사히 이겨냈습니다.
- The building has weathered over the centuries. 这座建筑物历经几个世纪的风雨。El edificio ha resistido a lo largo de los siglos.その建物は何世紀にもわたって風化してきました。그 건물은 수 세기에 걸쳐 풍화되었습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Old English 'weder', of Germanic origin, related to Dutch 'weer' and German 'Wetter'. From Proto-Germanic '*wedrą', possibly from Proto-Indo-European '*we-' (to blow). Related to 'wind'.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Historia y curiosidades
Talking about the weather is stereotypically British because the UK's weather is notoriously changeable. It's considered a safe, neutral topic for starting conversations with strangers.
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