climate

気候

ある場所で長年にわたって見られる、いつもの天候の傾向。

やさしい英語で： 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?

よく使う表現： warm climate, dry climate, climate change, tropical climate

風潮、雰囲気

人々の考え方や行動に影響する、全体的な状況や雰囲気。

やさしい英語で： 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.

使い方： climate of something (Open debate requires a climate of trust.)

類義語： atmosphere, mood

よく使う表現： political climate, economic climate, climate of fear