Autumn|Autumn 是 “秋天”,year 是 “年”,那 “autumn year” 是什么意思?
_原题是:Autumn 是 “秋天” , year 是 “年” , 那 “autumn year” 是什么意思?
Autumn years
Someone's autumn years are the later years of their life, especially after they have stopped working.
有些人的autumn years指他们生命中的晚年 , 尤指退休后的 。
This period is likened to autumn since autumn is close to the end of the year (as an elderly person is close to the end of his life) and summer is already gone (just as an elderly person's best years are in the past).
这个时期被比作秋天 , 因为秋天接近一年的结束(也因为老年人接近生命的尽头) , 而夏天已经过去(就像老年人最好的时光已经过去) 。
例:
In his autumn years, Peter was able to enjoy his garden a lot more.
到了晚年 , 彼得可以在他的花园享受了 。
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in season
关于季节有一个非常实用的短语in season , 它的用途很常见并且有好几个意思 , 我们来一起学习一下吧~
If fruit and vegetables are in season, they are being produced in the area and are available and ready to eat.
(水果和蔬菜)当令的
例:
Fruit is cheaper when it's in season.
【Autumn|Autumn 是 “秋天”,year 是 “年”,那 “autumn year” 是什么意思?】当令水果要便宜一些 。
at the time of year when many people want to travel or have a holiday
在旅游旺季
例:
Hotel rooms are more expensive in season.
在旅游旺季 , 宾馆的房间比较贵 。
A female animal that is in season is ready to have sex and able to become pregnant.
(雌性动物)在发情期
An animal that is in season can be hunted legally during a particular period of time.
(动物)在狩猎期
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