season
gb/sˈizən/ us/sˈizən/
A2
英语
~ 900
义项
0 个义项
名词
A2
entity
1
Part of the year by climate
One of the four parts of the year with different weather and temperature.
用法模式：
[season] + is + [adjective]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'season' with 'weather'. 'Weather' describes current conditions, while 'season' refers to a longer period of months.
近义词
time of year (A neutral phrase describing a specific period within the year.)
反义词
off-season (Describes a time of year when an activity, place, or business is less active or closed.)
搭配
rainy season
|holiday season
|peak season
|off season
|winter season
主题
nature
|daily life
|time
|weather
例句
- Winter is my favorite season because I love snow.
- The holiday season is always busy for retailers.
- In this part of the world, the rainy season lasts from June to September.
- Spring is the perfect season for planting flowers.
- Tourism peaks during the summer season.
学习者例句
- Winter is cold in my country.
- I like the summer season.
- The rainy season starts in June.
- Spring is a good season for flowers.
动词
A2
action
2
Add flavoring to food
To make food taste better by adding salt, herbs, or spices.
用法模式：
to season [food] with [ingredient]
常见错误：
Some learners confuse 'season' (verb) with 'season' (noun) about time of year. Context helps to avoid this mistake.
近义词
flavor (More general; can mean to give any taste to food, not just by seasoning.)
反义词
bland (Describes food without strong taste or seasoning.)
搭配
season generously
|season lightly
|season with salt
|season to taste
主题
cooking
|daily life
|food_drink
|daily_life
例句
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper before roasting.
- She seasoned the soup with fresh herbs.
- Always season meat before grilling for better flavor.
- The chef seasoned the salad with olive oil and lemon juice.
学习者例句
- Please season the rice with salt.
- I season my eggs with pepper.
- She seasons the soup with herbs.
名词
A2
relation
3
Period for specific activity
A time in the year when something happens a lot or is popular.
用法模式：
[activity/event] + season
近义词
period (More general; does not imply yearly recurrence.)
反义词
off-season (The time when an activity is not happening or is less active.)
搭配
football season
|ski season
|harvest season
|fishing season
主题
daily life
|sports
|business
|time
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The football season starts in September.
- Strawberry season is short but sweet.
- Ski season attracts many tourists to the mountains.
- It's hunting season in this region right now.
学习者例句
- The football season starts in September.
- I like ski season.
- It is fishing season now.
动词
B1
action
4
Prepare for use by treatment
To make something ready to use by treating it in a special way.
用法模式：
to season [object] before use
近义词
treat (More general; can apply to any form of preparation or processing.)
搭配
season a pan
|season timber
主题
cooking
|crafts
|daily_life
|work
例句
- You should season a new cast-iron skillet before cooking in it.
- The carpenter seasoned the wood to prevent warping.
- They seasoned the pan with oil and heat.
学习者例句
- I will season the new pan before cooking.
- We must season the wood before building.
语法
词典原形
season
IPA
GB/sˈizən/
US/sˈizən/
音节与重音
sea - son （2 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (sea)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: season
- Plural: seasons
Verb
- Base: season
- 3rd Person Singular: seasons
- Present Participle: seasoning
- Past: seasoned
词族
Forms
seasons
noun
seasoning
verb
seasoned
verb
Core family
seasonal
adjective B2
Related words
seasonally
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unseasonal
adjective
unseasoned
adjective
Advanced or less common
seasonable
adjective
unseasonable
adjective
相关表达
'tis the season
1/tˈɪz ðə sˈizən/
idiom
informal
It's that special time of year
It is the time of year when certain things usually happen, especially holidays and celebrations.
例句
- 'Tis the season for gift-giving and family gatherings.
- With all the lights and music, you can tell 'tis the season.
in season
1/ˈɪn sˈizən/
fixed phrase
Available at right time of year
Available at the right time of year for eating or using.
例句
- Strawberries are cheaper when they are in season.
- It's illegal to hunt deer that are not in season.
out of season
1/ˈaʊt əv sˈizən/
fixed phrase
Not available at right time of year
Not at the right time of year for eating or using.
例句
- Mangoes are expensive when they are out of season.
- Fishing for salmon is banned when they are out of season.