winter

• 指一年中最寒冷的季节，通常在北半球为十二月到二月，南半球为六月到八月，位于秋季之后、春季之前。也可泛指寒冷、冬季的时期或与冬季相关的事物。

A noun referring to the coldest season of the year, occurring between autumn and spring in temperate regions.

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1. A1formal

   The coldest season of the year, occurring between autumn and spring, typically December to February in the Northern Hemisphere.

   冬天

   • Winter is my favorite season because I love snow.
   • We usually go skiing in winter.
   • The trees lose their leaves in winter.

   同义词wintertime

   反义词summer

2. Year of winterC1formal

   Used to refer to a particular year, especially in historical or agricultural contexts.

   冬季年份

   • The winter of 1812 was particularly harsh during the war.
   • Farmers remember the winter of 1994 for its heavy frosts.
   • That winter marked the beginning of economic changes.

   同义词summertwelvemonthyear

• 动词，指度过或经历冬季，通常在某地过冬。

A verb meaning to pass or spend the winter season, typically in a particular place.

1. To pass the winterC1formal

   To spend or pass the winter season, typically in a particular place.

   过冬

   • The birds winter in warmer climates.
   • They decided to winter in Florida this year.
   • Many tourists winter in the south of Spain.

   同义词hibernateoverwinter

   反义词summer