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单词 fair-weather
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Definition of fair-weather in English:

fair-weather

adjective ˈfɛːwɛðə
  • 1Having or characterized by calm or good weather; relating to or produced by such conditions.

  • 2Fit or suitable only for calm or good weather.

  • 3Dependable only when conditions or circumstances are favourable; unreliable in times of difficulty.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Hugh Broughton (1549–1612), divine and Hebraist. From fair + weather.

Definition of fair-weather in US English:

fair-weather

adjectiveˈfɛːwɛðə
  • 1Having or characterized by calm or good weather; relating to or produced by such conditions.

  • 2Fit or suitable only for calm or good weather.

  • 3Dependable only when conditions or circumstances are favourable; unreliable in times of difficulty.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Hugh Broughton (1549–1612), divine and Hebraist. From fair + weather.

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