seasons
US /ˈsiː.zənz/
UK /ˈsiː.zənz/
複數名詞
1.
季節
each of the four divisions of the year (spring, summer, autumn, and winter) marked by particular weather patterns and daylight hours, resulting from the earth's changing position with regard to the sun
範例:
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The four seasons are spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
四個季節是春、夏、秋、冬。
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Some countries experience only two main seasons: wet and dry.
有些國家只有兩個主要季節：雨季和旱季。
2.
賽季, 時期
periods of the year when a particular sport, activity, or type of entertainment is in progress
範例:
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The football seasons usually run from autumn to spring.
足球賽季通常從秋季持續到春季。
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Hunting seasons are strictly regulated to protect wildlife.
狩獵季節受到嚴格管制以保護野生動物。
動詞
調味, 加佐料
add salt, herbs, or spices to food to enhance the flavor
範例:
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She carefully seasons the soup with salt and pepper.
她小心地用鹽和胡椒調味湯。
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The chef seasons the meat with a blend of exotic spices.
廚師用異國香料混合物調味肉。