weathered

• 形容事物因风吹日晒、雨淋等天气作用或时间流逝而变得磨损、褪色或苍老。

Describes something that has been worn, changed, or marked by exposure to the weather or the passage of time.

1. Worn by weatherB2formal

   Showing signs of damage or change caused by exposure to the weather.

   风化的

   • The old barn had a weathered wooden roof.
   • The statue's surface was weathered by centuries of rain and wind.
   • His face was weathered from years of working outdoors.

   同义词bleachederodedfadedweatherwornworn

2. Experienced or toughB2informal

   Having a rough or worn appearance due to age or experience, often implying resilience.

   饱经风霜的

   • The weathered sailor told stories of his voyages.
   • She had a weathered look that spoke of a hard life.
   • His weathered hands showed years of manual labor.

   同义词batteredexperiencedgrizzledhardenedruggedseasonedtoughenedworn

   反义词callowfreshgreeninexperiencednaiverawsheltered

• 动词，表示成功度过或挺过困难、危险或艰难的时期或局面。

A verb used to indicate the act of surviving or coming safely through a difficult situation or period.

1. Endure or surviveB2formal

   To face and withstand a difficult situation or challenge with courage.

   经受住

   • The company managed to weather the economic crisis.
   • She weathered the storm of criticism with grace.
   • They weathered the hardships of the journey together.

   同义词bearbraveendureoutlastovercomeride outstandsurvivetoleratewithstand

   反义词breakcapitulatecollapsesuccumbyield

2. Wear away by exposureC1formal

   To change or damage something gradually by exposure to weather elements.

   风化侵蚀

   • The rocks were weathered by wind and rain over centuries.
   • The old statue had weathered considerably.
   • The paint on the house began to weather after years of sun exposure.

   同义词abradecorrodecrumbledeterioratedisintegrateerodewear

   反义词fortifypreserveprotectsheltershield

3. Sail to windwardC2formal

   To sail a boat to the windward side of an object or point.

   抢风行驶

   • The captain weathered the buoy with skill.
   • They weathered the island to avoid the rocks.
   • The crew weathered the headland in strong winds.

4. Change due to weatherB2formal

   To be altered or worn down by exposure to the elements.

   风化

   • The stone statue has weathered over the centuries.
   • The wood weathered to a beautiful gray color.
   • The cliffs have weathered into interesting shapes.

   同义词abradecorrodecrumbledeterioratedisintegrateerodewashwearwear away