season

• Существительное, обозначающее один из четырёх периодов года (весна, лето, осень, зима), характеризующихся определёнными погодными условиями, продолжительностью светового дня и природными явлениями.

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.

   Время года

   • 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.

   Синонимыtime of year

2. Activity periodA2formal

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

   Сезон

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

   Синонимыintervalperiodphasespelltermtime

3. Food availabilityA2formal

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

   Сезон

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

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по добавлению вкуса в пищу, обычно с помощью соли, трав или специй, или для приведения чего-либо в соответствие с определённой целью или временем.

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.

   Приправлять

   • 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.

   Синонимыdressflavorspicezest

2. Prepare wood for useB2formal

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

   Высушивать

   • 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.

   Синонимыageair-drycuredryhardenmature