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weathering

UK //ˈweðərɪŋ//US //ˈweðərɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'wederen',与天气(weather)同源,最初指暴露在天气影响下的变化过程。

noun

❶ 指岩石、土壤或建筑材料因长期暴露在自然环境中,受风、雨、温度变化等作用而逐渐分解或改变的过程。

“The weathering of the ancient stone monuments is evident after centuries of exposure.”

(经过几个世纪的风吹雨打,这些古老石碑的风化现象很明显。)

“Chemical weathering occurs when rocks react with water and air.”

(当岩石与水和空气发生反应时,就会产生化学风化。)

同义词:erosion, deterioration, decomposition

verb

❶ 指经受住或度过困难时期,通常用于比喻人或事物经历考验后依然存在或保持良好状态。

“The small business weathered the economic crisis successfully.”

(这家小企业成功度过了经济危机。)

“Their marriage has weathered many storms over the years.”

(他们的婚姻多年来经历了许多风雨考验。)

同义词:endure, survive, withstand

常见短语

weathering the storm — 比喻度过困难时期或危机,强调在逆境中坚持并最终克服困难。

“After weathering the storm of initial setbacks, the startup finally found success.”

(在度过了最初挫折的风暴后,这家初创公司终于获得了成功。)