climate

Klima

Für einen Ort über viele Jahre typische Wetterverhältnisse.

In einfachem Englisch: The usual weather in a place over many years.

• This country has a warm climate.
• These trees grow best in a wet climate.
• How will climate change affect farming here?

Häufige Wendungen: warm climate, dry climate, climate change, tropical climate

Klima, Stimmung

Allgemeine Lage und Stimmung, die beeinflussen, wie Menschen denken oder handeln.

In einfachem Englisch: The general situation and feelings that influence how people think or act.

• The political climate has changed.
• Businesses are struggling in the current economic climate.
• The threats created a climate of fear among workers.

So benutzt man es: climate of something (Open debate requires a climate of trust.)

Synonyme: atmosphere, mood

Häufige Wendungen: political climate, economic climate, climate of fear