weather conditions; climate; time
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesnoun
climate conditions suitable for a particular activity, especially farming
Commonly used in agricultural contexts to refer to the right season or weather for planting, harvesting, or other outdoor labor.
Farming work must be done at the right time; too early or too late is no good.
This year the weather is favorable, and the crops are growing well.
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Spring plowing must seize the right season; it cannot be delayed.
noun
climate conditions; weather; atmospheric conditions
Refers to the general state of the weather, temperature, and climate at a given time or place.
The weather is turning warm; we can take off our thick coats.
The weather here is changeable, with large temperature differences between morning and evening.
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The climate in the south is humid; people from the north may not be used to it at first.
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time; hour; moment
literaryOften used in literary or formal contexts to indicate the time of day or the appropriateness of timing.
It is still early; let's sit in the park a bit longer.
Although it was already late, he still persisted in working.
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The timing is unfavorable; we can only wait for a better opportunity.