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seasonal

UK //ˈsiːzənl//US //ˈsiːzənl//

词源

源自晚期拉丁语 'seasonalis'(与季节相关),由 'season'(季节)加形容词后缀 '-al' 构成。

adjective

❶ 与季节有关的,随季节变化的。指事物因季节不同而出现或改变,常用于描述天气、活动或产品。

“The store sells seasonal fruits like strawberries in summer.”

(这家店在夏季售卖草莓等时令水果。)

“Seasonal allergies are common in spring when pollen levels are high.”

(春季花粉浓度高时,季节性过敏很常见。)

同义词:periodic, cyclic, temporary

常见短语

seasonal affective disorder — 季节性情绪失调,特指因季节变化(尤其是冬季日照减少)引发的抑郁症状。

“Light therapy is often used to treat seasonal affective disorder.”

(光疗法常被用于治疗季节性情绪失调。)