climate
/ˈklaɪmɪt; `klaɪmɪt/ n
1
(a) regular pattern of weather conditions (temperature, rainfall, winds, etc) of a particular region 气候
Britain has a temperate climate. 英国气候温和.
(b) area or region with certain weather conditions 有某种天气情况的地区
She moved to a warmer climate. 她迁往气候较温暖的地方.
2 general attitude or feeling; atmosphere 一般的态度或感觉; 风气; 思潮; 倾向
a climate of suspicion 怀疑的风气
the present political climate 当前的政治气候
the current climate of opinion, ie the general or fashionable attitude to an aspect of life, policy, etc 目前的舆论气氛（对生活、 政策等方面）.
3 (idm 习语) a change of air/climate => change2.