season

• اسم يُطلق على أحد فصول السنة الأربعة (الربيع، الصيف، الخريف، الشتاء)، وهي فترات تتميز بظروف جوية معينة وطول معين لساعات النهار وظواهر طبيعية خاصة. كما يُستعمل للدلالة على فترة زمنية مميزة أو موسم معين من السنة.

A noun referring to one of the four periods of the year (spring, summer, autumn, winter) characterized by particular weather patterns, daylight hours, and natural phenomena.

1. Weather periodA1formal

   One of the four periods of the year (spring, summer, autumn, winter) characterized by particular weather patterns.

   فصل من فصول السنة

   • Spring is my favorite season because the flowers bloom.
   • The rainy season lasts from June to September.
   • Winter is the coldest season of the year.

   المرادفاتtime of year

2. Activity periodA2formal

   A period of the year when a particular activity or event takes place.

   موسم

   • The football season starts in August.
   • Tourist season brings many visitors to the coast.
   • The holiday season is a busy time for shops.

   المرادفاتintervalperiodphasespelltermtime

3. Food availabilityA2formal

   The time of year when a particular type of food is fresh and available.

   موسم

   • Strawberries are in season during the summer.
   • Asparagus is out of season now.
   • We only buy fruits that are in season.

• فعل يدل على إضافة النكهة إلى الطعام، عادة بالملح أو الأعشاب أو التوابل، أو على تعويد شيء ما أو تهيئته لغرض أو وقت معين.

A verb used to indicate the act of adding flavor to food, typically with salt, herbs, or spices, or to make something suitable for a particular purpose or time.

1. Add flavor to foodA2formalculinary

   To add salt, herbs, spices, or other flavorings to food to enhance its taste.

   يُتبّل الطعام

   • She seasoned the chicken with garlic and rosemary.
   • Don't forget to season the pasta water with salt.
   • He seasoned the stew with a pinch of paprika.

   المرادفاتdressflavorspicezest

2. Prepare wood for useB2formal

   To dry and age wood to make it suitable for construction or other uses.

   تجفيف الخشب

   • The lumber was seasoned for two years before being used.
   • Properly seasoned wood burns more efficiently in a fireplace.
   • They seasoned the oak planks to prevent warping.

   المرادفاتageair-drycuredryhardenmature