Word · Frequency #20903
weathered
/ˈweðɚd/
adjective
风化的
worn or changed by exposure to the weather
- 1.
Worn by weather, as of rocks, stone, etc.
被风化的
- 2.
Made slightly sloping, so as to throw off water.
略微倾斜以排水
- 3.
experienced
有经验的
倾斜的；被风化的；略微倾斜以排水；有经验的
In use
The weathered rock surface was rough to the touch.
The old sailor weathered the storm bravely.
The wooden fence has weathered over the years.
weathered + noun
作形容词，表示因风吹日晒而磨损或改变。
The weathered statue stood in the park.
那座风化的雕像矗立在公园里。
have weathered + noun
作动词，表示经受住（困难、风暴等）。
The old house has weathered many storms.
这座老房子经受住了许多风暴。
be weathered by + noun
被动结构，表示被自然力侵蚀。
The rocks were weathered by wind and rain.
这些岩石被风和雨风化了。
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Learner notes
Grammar Note
作形容词时通常用于名词前，如 weathered rock；作动词时及物/不及物均可，如 The wood has weathered.
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