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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++weath·er1 /ˈweðə $ -ər/ ●●● S1 W2 noun 1 [singular, uncountable]HEMWEATHER the temperature and other conditions such as sun, rain, and wind 天气；气象 What’s the weather like today? 今天天气如何？ The weather turned bitterly cold. 天气变得很冷了。5 GRAMMAR 语法• Weather is usually used with ‘the’ or with no determiner. Do not say ‘a weather’. weather一般和the连用，或者不带限定词。不要说a weatherWe had good weather (NOT 不说 a good weather).天气很好。n Grammar• You often say the weather: The weather seems to be getting worse.• You also often use weather with an adjective such as good or bad: We had good weather all week. 我们整个星期碰上的都是好天气。Games are sometimes cancelled because of bad weather.• Don’t use weather with ‘a’. ✗Don’t say: We had a good weather.2 the weather informalHEMWEATHER a description on radio or television, in newspapers etc of what the weather will be like in the near future 〔电台、电视或报纸等上的〕天气预报 SYN the weather forecast I always watch the weather after the news. 新闻之后我总是要看天气预报。3 in all weathers WEATHERin all types of weather, even when it is very hot or cold 无论天气好坏，无论阴晴冷暖 There are homeless people sleeping on the streets in all weathers. 不论阴晴冷暖都有无家可归的人露宿街头。4 under the weather informalMIILL slightly ill 身体不大舒服 You look a bit under the weather. 你好像有点不舒服。5 keep a weather eye on something WATCHto watch a situation carefully so that you notice anything unusual or unpleasant 密切注视，时刻警惕〔不寻常或令人不安的事〕 Keep a weather eye on your finances. 要注意自己的财务状况。 → make heavy weather of something at heavy1(10) COLLOCATIONSadjectivesgood/nice/lovely (=not wet) 晴好的，晴朗的We’ll go out if the weather is good. 天气好的话我们就出去。nglorious/beautiful/perfectIt was glorious weather, so we decided to go for a picnic.bad (=wet or stormy) 糟的，不好的Several flights were cancelled owing to bad weather. 由于天气恶劣，有几个航班被取消了。nawful/dreadful/terrible weatherWe came home early because of the awful weather.hot 热的Drink lots of water in hot weather. 天气炎热时要多喝水。cold 冷的The weather was cold and grey. 天气寒冷阴沉。fine/sunny/fair/dry 晴朗的/不下雨的nIf the weather is fine, we’ll eat outside.nWater pot plants daily during spells of dry weather.wet/rainy 有雨的nI’m so sick of this wet weather.windy/stormy 有风的/有暴风雨的nIn windy weather, water from the fountain is blown onto the paths.verbshave good/bad etc weather 有好/坏等天气We have had lovely weather all week. 我们整个星期碰上的都是好天气。nthe weather turns (=changes)The weather had turned mild.nthe weather holds (out) (=good weather continues in the same way)The forecast said the weather should hold until Tuesday.nthe weather breaks (=stops being good)We got almost all the harvest in before the weather broke.weather + NOUNthe weather forecast (=a description of what the weather is expected to be like in the near future) 天气预报What’s the weather forecast like for the weekend? 天气预报说周末的天气怎么样？the weather map (=a map showing the current or expected future weather) 气象图nThe weather map shows a band of rain coming in from the east.weather conditions (=whether it is raining or sunny) 天气情况nThe rescue was difficult because of the appalling weather conditions.weather patterns (=the usual weather that comes at a particular time each year) 气候模式，天气模式nChanges in weather patterns are thought to be caused by global warminga weather station (=a place used for studying and recording weather conditions) 气象站na weather centre British English, a weather bureau American English (=a place where information about the weather is collected and where reports are produced)The London Weather Centre has issued a warning that there could be extremely heavy rain and high winds over the next 24 hours.phrasesweather permitting (=if the weather is good enough) 如果天气许可Breakfast is served on the terrace, weather permitting. 如果天气允许，早餐就安排在露天平台上。n THESAURUSweather use this to talk about whether it is hot or cold outside or whether it is raining, snowing, windy etcWhat was the weather like on your vacation?a period of warm sunny weatherclimate the usual weather conditions in a particular country or areaQueensland has a warm tropical climate.the climate of southern Floridathe outlook what the weather will probably be like for the next few daysThe outlook for the weekend is for continued sunny weather.conditions the weather at a particular time, especially when considering how this will affect a planned event or activityConditions are perfect for today’s boat race.Freezing conditions are making the roads extremely hazardous.the elements formal weather, especially bad weatherThe equipment had been left exposed to the elements.
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weather• Weather patterns have been changing as a result of global warming.• Inside Menzion is old-fashioned and comfortable with blazing log fires in cold weather.• Not even cool weather can stop the rapid rise of red numbers, or so it seems.• In fact, many buy snow insurance as a hedge against extreme weather.• The fine weather enjoyed by the island ensures that cricket is played all year round.• This is particularly true when the period of hot weather is prolonged.• It was the old mountain teaching another brutal lesson, that the mountain and its weather does not forgive a mistake.• a period of warm sunny weather• Down from the mountains the weather was warmer, without the snow and wind of Canjuers.• We want to have a picnic on Saturday, but it depends on the weather.• What's the weather like today?• What was the weather like on your vacation?• We'll play softball in the park tomorrow, weather permitting.• I don't like going to work on my bike in wet weather.weather2 verb 1 [transitive]SURVIVE to come through a very difficult situation safely 平安地渡过〔难关〕 The company weathered the storm of objections to the scheme. 公司安然渡过了反对这个计划的风暴。 Northern Ireland weathered the recession better than any other region in the UK. 与英国其他地区相比，北爱尔兰更为顺利地熬过了经济萧条时期。2 [intransitive, transitive]CCCF if rock, wood, or someone’s face is weathered by the wind, sun, rain etc, or if it weathers, it changes colour or shape over a period of time (使)〔岩石、木头等〕受风雨侵蚀；(使)〔脸〕饱经风霜 The brick has weathered to a lovely pinky-brown. 砖块经过风吹日晒，变成了漂亮的粉棕色。 Her face was weathered by the sun. 她的脸晒得黝黑粗糙。→ See Verb tableExamples from the Corpus
weather• In the first half, Petersfield had weathered a varied storm with a mixture of luck and determination.• Still, Tomkins earnings likely will demonstrate the durability of the company to weathering downturns in specific markets.• Thomas weathered over the last year-and-a-half.weathered the storm• How have you weathered the storm?• Norwich weathered the storm after the break and looked likelier winners as the game wore on.• Malone weathered the storm and broke out to seal the match after 69 minutes.• Peterborough weathered the storm and could have taken a shock lead after 31 minutes.• The police department has weathered the storm of criticism after the incident.• John Major and his friends think they have weathered the storm of their lives.• The Angharad, a sturdy fishing-boat with a fair-sized cabin, had weathered the storm safely, well out of harm's way.From Longman Business Dictionaryweatherweath‧er /ˈweDə-ər/ verb [transitive] if a company, business etc weathers a difficult situation, it manages to come through it safelySmall businesses were less able toweather the recession.The company hasweathered the slump better than its competitors.→ See Verb tableOrigin weather1 Old English wederweath·er1 noun →5 GRAMMAR1 →n GRAMMAR2
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weath‧er1 S1 W2 /ˈweðə $ -ər/ 
noun
What’s the weather like today?
The weather turned bitterly cold.
GRAMMAR
Weather is usually used with 'the' or with no determiner. Do not say 'a weather':
▪We had good weather (NOT a good weather).
2. the weather informal a description on radio or television, in newspapers etc of what the weather will be like in the near future
SYN the weather forecast:
I always watch the weather after the news.
3. in all weathers in all types of weather, even when it is very hot or cold:
There are homeless people sleeping on the streets in all weathers.
4. under the weather informal slightly ill:
You look a bit under the weather.
5. keep a weather eye on something to watch a situation carefully so that you notice anything unusual or unpleasant:
Keep a weather eye on your finances.
⇨ make heavy weather of something at heavy1(10)
■ adjectives
▪good/nice/lovely (=not wet) We’ll go out if the weather is good.
▪glorious/beautiful/perfect It was glorious weather, so we decided to go for a picnic.
▪bad (=wet or stormy) Several flights were cancelled owing to bad weather.
▪awful/dreadful/terrible weather We came home early because of the awful weather.
▪hot Drink lots of water in hot weather.
▪cold The weather was cold and grey.
▪fine/sunny/fair/dry If the weather is fine, we’ll eat outside. | Water pot plants daily during spells of dry weather.
▪wet/rainy I’m so sick of this wet weather.
▪windy/stormy In windy weather, water from the fountain is blown onto the paths.
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▪have good/bad etc weather We have had lovely weather all week.
▪the weather turns (=changes) The weather had turned mild.
▪the weather holds (out) (=good weather continues in the same way) The forecast said the weather should hold until Tuesday.
▪the weather breaks (=stops being good) We got almost all the harvest in before the weather broke.
■ weather + NOUN
▪the weather forecast (=a description of what the weather is expected to be like in the near future) What’s the weather forecast like for the weekend?
▪the weather map (=a map showing the current or expected future weather) The weather map shows a band of rain coming in from the east.
▪weather conditions (=whether it is raining or sunny) The rescue was difficult because of the appalling weather conditions.
▪weather patterns (=the usual weather that comes at a particular time each year) Changes in weather patterns are thought to be caused by global warming
▪a weather station (=a place used for studying and recording weather conditions)
▪a weather centre British English, a weather bureau American English (=a place where information about the weather is collected and where reports are produced) The London Weather Centre has issued a warning that there could be extremely heavy rain and high winds over the next 24 hours.
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▪weather permitting (=if the weather is good enough) Breakfast is served on the terrace, weather permitting.
▪ weather use this to talk about whether it is hot or cold outside or whether it is raining, snowing, windy etc: What was the weather like on your vacation? | a period of warm sunny weather
▪climate the usual weather conditions in a particular country or area: Queensland has a warm tropical climate. | the climate of southern Florida
▪the outlook what the weather will probably be like for the next few days: The outlook for the weekend is for continued sunny weather.
▪conditions the weather at a particular time, especially when considering how this will affect a planned event or activity: Conditions are perfect for today’s boat race. | Freezing conditions are making the roads extremely hazardous.
▪the elements formal weather, especially bad weather: The equipment had been left exposed to the elements.
weather2 verb
1. [transitive] to come through a very difficult situation safely:
The company weathered the storm of objections to the scheme.
Northern Ireland weathered the recession better than any other region in the UK.
2. [intransitive and transitive] if rock, wood, or someone’s face is weathered by the wind, sun, rain etc, or if it weathers, it changes colour or shape over a period of time:
The brick has weathered to a lovely pinky-brown.
Her face was weathered by the sun.
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noun Language: Old English
Origin: weder
1. [singular, uncountable] the temperature and other conditions such as sun, rain, and wind:Origin: weder
GRAMMAR
Weather is usually used with 'the' or with no determiner. Do not say 'a weather':
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2. the weather informal a description on radio or television, in newspapers etc of what the weather will be like in the near future
SYN the weather forecast:
3. in all weathers in all types of weather, even when it is very hot or cold:
4. under the weather informal slightly ill:
5. keep a weather eye on something to watch a situation carefully so that you notice anything unusual or unpleasant:
⇨ make heavy weather of something at heavy1(10)
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verb1. [transitive] to come through a very difficult situation safely:
2. [intransitive and transitive] if rock, wood, or someone’s face is weathered by the wind, sun, rain etc, or if it weathers, it changes colour or shape over a period of time:
Good weather 好天气
be bathed in/bask in/be blessed with/enjoy bright/brilliant/glorious sunshine沐浴着／享受着明媚的／灿烂的阳光 the sun shines/warms sth/beats down (on sth) 太阳照耀着／温暖着／照射在… the sunshine breaks/streams through sth 阳光穿过… fluffy/wispy clouds drift across the sky 绒毛般的／一缕缕云彩在空中飘过 a gentle/light/stiff/cool/warm/sea breeze blows in/comes in off the sea 微风／轻风／强风／凉爽的风／暖风／海风从海上吹来 the snow crunches beneath/under sb's feet/boots 积雪在…脚下／靴子下嘎吱作响
Bad weather 坏天气
thick/dark/storm clouds form/gather/roll in/cover the sky/block out the sun 厚厚的云层／乌云／暴风云形成／聚集／大量聚集／遮住天空／挡住太阳 the sky darkens/turns black 天空变暗／变黑 a fine mist hangs in the air 一丝薄雾弥漫在空气中 a dense/heavy/thick fog rolls in 浓雾滚滚而来 the rain falls/comes down (in buckets/sheets)/pours down 下雨了；大雨倾盆而下；大雨滂沱 snow falls/comes down/covers sth 雪花飘落／覆盖着… the wind blows/whistles/howls/picks up/whips through sth/sweeps across sth 风刮／嗖嗖地刮／呼啸而过／愈刮愈大／刮过…／掠过… strong/gale-force winds blow/gust (up to 80 mph) 狂风大作（高达每小时 80 英里的速度） a storm is approaching/is moving inland/hits/strikes/rages 暴风雨即将降临／向内陆移动／来临／袭来／肆虐 thunder rolls/rumbles/sounds 雷声隆隆 (forked/sheet) lightning strikes/hits/flashes （叉状的／片状的）闪电袭来／闪过 a (blinding/snow) blizzard hits/strikes/blows/rages （令人目眩的）暴风雪袭来／大作／肆虐 a tornado touches down/hits/strikes/destroys sth/rips through sth 龙卷风袭击／摧毁…／撕裂… forecast/expect/predict rain/snow/a category-four hurricane预报有雨／雪／四级飓风 ( NAmE pour (down)/ ( BrE pour (down) with rain下瓢泼大雨 get caught in/seek shelter from/escape the rain遇上下雨；寻找避雨处；躲雨 be covered/shrouded in mist/a blanket of fog笼罩在雾霭之中／厚厚的一层雾中 be in for/brave/shelter from a/the storm即将遇到／勇敢面对／躲避暴风雨 hear rolling/distant thunder听到隆隆的／远处的雷声 be battered/buffeted by strong winds遭受强风肆虐；被强风吹得左右摇摆 ( BrE be blowing a gale在刮大风 battle against/brave the elements与恶劣天气搏斗；冒着风雨
The weather improves 天气好转
the sun breaks through the clouds 太阳破云而出 the sky clears/brightens (up)/lightens (up) 天放晴了 the clouds part/clear 乌云散去 the rain stops/lets up/holds off 雨停了／小了／延迟了 the wind dies down 风逐渐平息 the storm passes 暴风雨过去了 the mist/fog lifts/clears 薄雾／雾消散了
