/ˈweðə(r) ||; ˈwɛðɚ/verb1 [I,T] to change or make sth change in appearance because of the effect of the sun, air or wind (因太阳、空气或风的影响)使某物表面发生变化: This stone weathers to a warm pinkish-brown colour. 这石子经风吹日晒成了带粉红的暖褐色。 ☞picture at erode 见erode插图
2 [T] to come safely through a difficult time or experience 安然渡过(难关): Their company managed to weather the recession and recover. 他们的公司安然渡过衰退期,开始复苏。