Betekenis van climate In het Nederlands

• 0 the general weather conditions usually found in a particular place:

  • a hot/dry/harsh climate

  • The Mediterranean climate is good for growing citrus fruits and grapes.

  • When we retire, we're going to move to a warmer climate.

• 1 the general development of a situation, or the situation, feelings, and opinions that exist at a particular time:

  • the political/social climate

  • I don't think we should expand our business in the current economic climate.

  • Terrorism creates a climate of fear.

• 2 relating to climate change:

  • The world's premier climate scientists report that global warming is already occurring.

  • He is an outspoken climate sceptic.

  • a climate summit

• 3 the general weather conditions usually found in a particular place:

  • [ C ] My parents like the warm, dry climate of Arizona.

• 4 a general attitude, opinion, or feeling:

  • There’s never been a climate of trust between labor and management in this industry.

• 5 the type of situation that exists at a particular time, including the feelings and opinions that are common:

  • political/business/social climate Most companies favour a stable business climate over such inducements as capital-expenditure grants and tax holidays.

  • in the current climate I don't think we should expand our business in the current economic climate.

  • The organizational climate here is pleasant and non-threatening.

• 6 the general weather conditions usually found in a particular place:

  • a tropical/mild/desert climate

  • climate system/conditions Carbon emissions are changing the world's climate system.

• 7 relating to climate change and attempts to deal with it:

  • climate talks/negotiations

  • climate policy/strategy/treaty