Weather
to weather
01
風化する, 古びる
to experience a change in terms of color, shape, etc. due to the effect or influence of the sun, wind, or rain
Intransitive
例
The wooden fence weathered over time, developing a rustic grey patina.
木製のフェンスは時間とともに風化し、素朴な灰色のパティナを発達させた。
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風化させる, 劣化させる
to make something change in terms of color, shape, etc. due to the effect or influence of the sun, wind, or rain
Transitive: to weather surface of material
例
The constant exposure to sunlight weathered the wooden deck, turning it a silvery gray.
絶え間ない日光の曝露が木製のデッキを風化させ、銀灰色に変えました。
02
傾ける, 形作る
to shape or angle a surface so that rainwater runs off it effectively
Transitive: to weather a surface
例
The stone mason weathered the edges of the roof tiles to improve drainage.
石工は排水を改善するために屋根瓦の端を風化させました。
03
岬や他の顕著な陸地の風上側をうまく航行する, 強い風にもかかわらず岬を乗り切る
to successfully navigate around the windward side of a cape or other prominent landmass
Transitive: to weather a landmass
例
The experienced captain skillfully weathered the cape despite the strong winds.
経験豊富な船長は強風にもかかわらず巧みに岬を乗り切った。
weather
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facing or situated on the side exposed to the wind
例
The weather side of the house showed more wear from storms.



























