season

• 名词，指一年四个时期之一（春、夏、秋、冬），具有特定的天气状况、日照时长和自然现象；也可泛指某个时期或时节，以及（调味用的）季节、时令。

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.

   季节

   • 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.

   同义词time of year

2. Activity periodA2formal

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

   季节

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

   同义词intervalperiodphasespelltermtime

3. Food availabilityA2formal

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

   时令

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

• 动词，指给食物添加盐、香草或香料等以增添味道，也指使某物适应特定目的或时间。

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.

   调味

   • 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.

   同义词dressflavorspicezest

2. Prepare wood for useB2formal

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

   干燥处理

   • 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.

   同义词ageair-drycuredryhardenmature