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winter
/ˈwɪntər/
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1 · noun
The season after autumn and before spring.
秋天之后、春天之前的季节。
Use in winter; cold and snowfall vary across places.
We check the road conditions before a winter trip.
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冬天出行前，我们会查看路况。
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2 · noun
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
冬季；冬
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Winter in the mountains is quiet, with far fewer visitors.
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山里的冬季很安静，游客也少了许多。
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