weathering
US /ˈweð.ɚ.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈweð.ɚ.ɪŋ/
名詞
1.
風化
the process of wearing away or changing the appearance or texture of something by long exposure to the air
範例:
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The ancient ruins showed signs of extensive weathering.
這些古老遺跡顯示出廣泛的風化跡象。
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Chemical weathering can break down rocks over time.
化學風化會隨著時間分解岩石。
2.
經受住, 度過
the action of enduring a difficult situation or period
範例:
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The company is weathering the economic downturn well.
公司正在很好地經受住經濟衰退。
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They are weathering the storm of public criticism.
他們正在經受住公眾批評的風暴。
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