
wintering
词源
源自中古英语 'wintren',与古英语 'wintrian' 相关,意为'过冬',来自 'winter'(冬季)。
verb
❶ 指动物或植物在冬季期间停留或生存的行为,通常是为了躲避寒冷或寻找食物。
“Many birds are wintering in the southern regions where it's warmer.”
(许多鸟类在较温暖的南方地区越冬。)
“The geese are wintering by the lake this year.”
(今年这些鹅在湖边过冬。)
❶ 指人在冬季期间居住在某个地方,通常是为了避寒或度假。
“They are wintering in Florida to escape the cold.”
(他们正在佛罗里达过冬以躲避寒冷。)
“Many retirees enjoy wintering in warmer climates.”
(许多退休人员喜欢在气候较温暖的地方过冬。)
noun
❶ 指动物或植物在冬季期间停留或生存的行为或时期。
“The wintering of these birds is carefully monitored by scientists.”
(科学家们密切监测这些鸟类的越冬情况。)
“Successful wintering is crucial for the survival of many species.”
(成功的越冬对许多物种的生存至关重要。)
常见短语
wintering grounds — 指动物在冬季迁徙后栖息的特定区域,通常气候较温暖且食物充足。
“These wetlands serve as important wintering grounds for migratory birds.”
(这些湿地是候鸟重要的越冬地。)
wintering area — 专门用于描述人或动物在冬季居住或停留的区域。
“The southern coast has become a popular wintering area for retirees.”
(南部海岸已成为退休人员的热门越冬地区。)