weather /ˈwɛðə/ CET4 TEM4 ( weathering, weathered, weathers )

• 1. 

  N-UNCOUNT The weather is the condition of the atmosphere in one area at a particular time, for example, if it is raining, hot, or windy. 天气

  例：

  The weather was bad.

  天气恶劣。

  例：

  I like cold weather.

  我喜欢寒冷的天气。

• 2. 

  V-T/V-I If something such as wood or rock weathers or is weathered, it changes colour or shape as a result of the wind, sun, rain, or cold. 风化; 褪色

  例：

  Unpainted wooden furniture weathers to a grey colour.

  没有上漆的木质家具会褪成灰色。

• 3. 

  V-T If you weather a difficult time or a difficult situation, you survive it and are able to continue normally after it has passed or ended. 经受住

  例：

  The company has weathered the recession.

  公司度过了萧条期。

• 4. 

  PHRASE If you say that you are under the weather, you mean that you feel slightly ill. 身体不适

  例：

  I was still feeling a bit under the weather.

  我依然感觉有些不适。