Definition of climacteric in English:

climacteric

noun ˌklʌɪmakˈtɛrɪkklʌɪˈmakt(ə)rɪk

1A critical period or event.
危机期；转折点
the first major climacteric in twentieth-century poetry
20世纪诗歌第一次主要转折点。
Example sentencesExamples
- This process of alternative and individual reading reaches its climacteric in the ‘full flood of unlicensed text and independent thought’ of the 1640s.
- The released film now opens with the final scenes of Eddie's ejection from his government job for reasons which will not become apparent until the climacteric of Three Dollars.
- But the First World War shocked even him, and that was probably a climacteric.
- In the end, this subplot becomes a mere plot device when the out-of-control avenging husband bails up O'Reilly at the climacteric.
- The year 1981 was a major climacteric for the politicization of policing, most obviously because of the urban riots, unprecedented in the twentieth century.
- The destruction of the Babri Masjid was an important climacteric in the decline of the administration.
- The sight of him obediently doing this is an awe-inspiring climacteric in his career.
- By contrast, Dickens's second protagonist, Oliver Twist, experiences what seems set to be his climacteric in an intensely fraught boyhood.
Synonyms
critical point, decisive point, turning point, crossroads, critical period, crux, climax, culmination, height, head, moment of truth, zero hour, point of no return, rubicon
2Medicine
The period of life when fertility and sexual activity are in decline; (in women) menopause.
〔医〕更年期；（妇女）绝经期
most women do not experience significant psychological problems at the climacteric
Example sentencesExamples
- A transitional period occurs prior to menopause termed the climacteric or perimenopause.
- The climacteric arrived with a massive run on the pound.
- Lock starts the chapter with an interesting historical review of the emergence of the female climacteric or menopause in medical and psychoanalytic discourse.
- Whatever the nomenclature, be it male menopause or climacteric or age related hypotestosteronaemia, men presenting with symptoms outlined in the box should be investigated.
- At the climacteric, various symptoms such as forgetfulness, hot flush, depressive neurosis, abnormal sensation, and sleeplessness are often observed, due to hypofunction of the ovaries.
3Botany
The ripening period of certain fruits such as apples, involving increased metabolism and only possible while still on the tree.
〔植〕（苹果等果实成熟时的）呼吸跃变
ripening accompanied by a sharp rise in respiration, the so-called climacteric
Example sentencesExamples
- Ethylene plays a major role in initiating ripening in climacteric fruits such as tomato and apple.
- In climacteric fruits such as peaches and tomato, ripening is associated with a characteristic burst of respiration which correlates with an increase in ethylene production.
- It is thought that the increase in ethylene responsiveness during petal development culminates in the ethylene climacteric.
- Thus it appears that some aspects of ethylene-dependent gene expression are conserved between climacteric fruits such as melon and tomato.
- Conflicting results have been reported during the ripening of climacteric fruits after harvest.

adjective ˌklʌɪmakˈtɛrɪkklʌɪˈmakt(ə)rɪk

1Having extreme and far-reaching implications or results; critical.
关键的；危机的
Britain must possess so climacteric a weapon in order to deter an atomically armed enemy
英国须拥有一种非常关键的武器来威慑拥有核武器的敌人。
Example sentencesExamples
- The fact that such a climacteric event of our history is not being taught is disconcerting.
- Given these emphases on significant dates, it may not be coincidental that the Ara Pacis was begun during the year in which Augustus reached the climacteric age of fifty.
- There are two aspects of this climacteric event to be considered in relation to the history of our civilization.
Synonyms
pivotal, critical, key, decisive, deciding, determining, settling, testing, trying, searching
2Medicine
Occurring at, characteristic of, or undergoing the climacteric; (in women) menopausal.
〔医〕更年期的；（妇女）绝经期的
every year adds new symptoms to climacteric syndrome
Example sentencesExamples
- We studied the effects of daily use of isoflavonoids on climacteric symptoms and quality of life in patients with a history of breast cancer.
- Again, the results revealed no significant differences in climacteric symptoms or well-being between the groups.
- The authors conclude that a dosage of 114 mg per day of phytoestrogens for three months does not relieve hot flushes or other climacteric symptoms.
- Both Western and Chinese herbal traditions have numerous solutions for climacteric women.
- In females about 50 years old, various symptoms of climacteric disorders may appear with the decline of ovarian function.
3Botany
(of a fruit) undergoing a climacteric.
〔植〕（果实成熟时）呼吸跃变的
it doesn't ripen off the tree, being a climacteric fruit
Example sentencesExamples
- Pear are climacteric fruit: their ripening is associated with a burst of autocatalytic ethylene production.
- Ripening is physiologically divided into two distinct classes: climacteric and non-climacteric.
- In the climacteric fruit tomato, ethylene is perceived by a family of six receptor proteins.
- The majority of this work, however, has been conducted on climacteric species.
- As a senescing hormone, it promotes leaf-yellowing, climacteric fruit ripening, flower and leaf abscission.

Origin

Mid 16th century (in the sense 'constituting a critical period in life'): from French climactérique or via Latin from Greek klimaktērikos, from klimaktēr 'critical period', from klimax 'ladder, climax'.

Rhymes

alphanumeric, atmospheric, chimeric, cleric, congeneric, Derek, derrick, Eric, esoteric, exoteric, ferric, generic, hemispheric, Herrick, Homeric, hysteric, mesmeric, numeric, skerrick, spheric, stratospheric

Definition of climacteric in US English:

climacteric

noun

1A critical period or event.
危机期；转折点
the first major climacteric in twentieth-century poetry
20世纪诗歌第一次主要转折点。
Example sentencesExamples
- The destruction of the Babri Masjid was an important climacteric in the decline of the administration.
- The year 1981 was a major climacteric for the politicization of policing, most obviously because of the urban riots, unprecedented in the twentieth century.
- This process of alternative and individual reading reaches its climacteric in the ‘full flood of unlicensed text and independent thought’ of the 1640s.
- But the First World War shocked even him, and that was probably a climacteric.
- By contrast, Dickens's second protagonist, Oliver Twist, experiences what seems set to be his climacteric in an intensely fraught boyhood.
- The released film now opens with the final scenes of Eddie's ejection from his government job for reasons which will not become apparent until the climacteric of Three Dollars.
- In the end, this subplot becomes a mere plot device when the out-of-control avenging husband bails up O'Reilly at the climacteric.
- The sight of him obediently doing this is an awe-inspiring climacteric in his career.
Synonyms
critical point, decisive point, turning point, crossroads, critical period, crux, climax, culmination, height, head, moment of truth, zero hour, point of no return, rubicon
1. 1.1Medicine The period of life when fertility and sexual activity are in decline; (in women) menopause.
  〔医〕更年期；（妇女）绝经期
  Example sentencesExamples
  A transitional period occurs prior to menopause termed the climacteric or perimenopause.
  Lock starts the chapter with an interesting historical review of the emergence of the female climacteric or menopause in medical and psychoanalytic discourse.
  At the climacteric, various symptoms such as forgetfulness, hot flush, depressive neurosis, abnormal sensation, and sleeplessness are often observed, due to hypofunction of the ovaries.
  Whatever the nomenclature, be it male menopause or climacteric or age related hypotestosteronaemia, men presenting with symptoms outlined in the box should be investigated.
  The climacteric arrived with a massive run on the pound.
2. 1.2Botany The ripening period of certain fruits such as apples, involving increased metabolism and only possible while still on the tree.
  〔植〕（苹果等果实成熟时的）呼吸跃变
  Example sentencesExamples
  Conflicting results have been reported during the ripening of climacteric fruits after harvest.
  Ethylene plays a major role in initiating ripening in climacteric fruits such as tomato and apple.
  It is thought that the increase in ethylene responsiveness during petal development culminates in the ethylene climacteric.
  In climacteric fruits such as peaches and tomato, ripening is associated with a characteristic burst of respiration which correlates with an increase in ethylene production.
  Thus it appears that some aspects of ethylene-dependent gene expression are conserved between climacteric fruits such as melon and tomato.

adjective

1Having extreme and far-reaching implications or results; critical.
关键的；危机的
Britain must possess so climacteric a weapon in order to deter an atomically armed enemy
英国须拥有一种非常关键的武器来威慑拥有核武器的敌人。
Example sentencesExamples
- Given these emphases on significant dates, it may not be coincidental that the Ara Pacis was begun during the year in which Augustus reached the climacteric age of fifty.
- There are two aspects of this climacteric event to be considered in relation to the history of our civilization.
- The fact that such a climacteric event of our history is not being taught is disconcerting.
Synonyms
pivotal, critical, key, decisive, deciding, determining, settling, testing, trying, searching
1. 1.1Medicine Occurring at, characteristic of, or undergoing the climacteric; (in women) menopausal.
  〔医〕更年期的；（妇女）绝经期的
  Example sentencesExamples
  In females about 50 years old, various symptoms of climacteric disorders may appear with the decline of ovarian function.
  Again, the results revealed no significant differences in climacteric symptoms or well-being between the groups.
  The authors conclude that a dosage of 114 mg per day of phytoestrogens for three months does not relieve hot flushes or other climacteric symptoms.
  We studied the effects of daily use of isoflavonoids on climacteric symptoms and quality of life in patients with a history of breast cancer.
  Both Western and Chinese herbal traditions have numerous solutions for climacteric women.
2. 1.2Botany (of a fruit) undergoing a climacteric.
  〔植〕（果实成熟时）呼吸跃变的
  Example sentencesExamples
  The majority of this work, however, has been conducted on climacteric species.
  In the climacteric fruit tomato, ethylene is perceived by a family of six receptor proteins.
  Ripening is physiologically divided into two distinct classes: climacteric and non-climacteric.
  As a senescing hormone, it promotes leaf-yellowing, climacteric fruit ripening, flower and leaf abscission.
  Pear are climacteric fruit: their ripening is associated with a burst of autocatalytic ethylene production.

Origin

Mid 16th century (in the sense ‘constituting a critical period in life’): from French climactérique or via Latin from Greek klimaktērikos, from klimaktēr ‘critical period’, from klimax ‘ladder, climax’.

单词	climacteric
释义	Definition of climacteric in English: climacteric noun ˌklʌɪmakˈtɛrɪkklʌɪˈmakt(ə)rɪk 1A critical period or event. 危机期；转折点 the first major climacteric in twentieth-century poetry 20世纪诗歌第一次主要转折点。 Example sentencesExamples This process of alternative and individual reading reaches its climacteric in the ‘full flood of unlicensed text and independent thought’ of the 1640s. The released film now opens with the final scenes of Eddie's ejection from his government job for reasons which will not become apparent until the climacteric of Three Dollars. But the First World War shocked even him, and that was probably a climacteric. In the end, this subplot becomes a mere plot device when the out-of-control avenging husband bails up O'Reilly at the climacteric. The year 1981 was a major climacteric for the politicization of policing, most obviously because of the urban riots, unprecedented in the twentieth century. The destruction of the Babri Masjid was an important climacteric in the decline of the administration. The sight of him obediently doing this is an awe-inspiring climacteric in his career. By contrast, Dickens's second protagonist, Oliver Twist, experiences what seems set to be his climacteric in an intensely fraught boyhood. Synonyms critical point, decisive point, turning point, crossroads, critical period, crux, climax, culmination, height, head, moment of truth, zero hour, point of no return, rubicon 2Medicine The period of life when fertility and sexual activity are in decline; (in women) menopause. 〔医〕更年期；（妇女）绝经期 most women do not experience significant psychological problems at the climacteric Example sentencesExamples A transitional period occurs prior to menopause termed the climacteric or perimenopause. The climacteric arrived with a massive run on the pound. Lock starts the chapter with an interesting historical review of the emergence of the female climacteric or menopause in medical and psychoanalytic discourse. Whatever the nomenclature, be it male menopause or climacteric or age related hypotestosteronaemia, men presenting with symptoms outlined in the box should be investigated. At the climacteric, various symptoms such as forgetfulness, hot flush, depressive neurosis, abnormal sensation, and sleeplessness are often observed, due to hypofunction of the ovaries. 3Botany The ripening period of certain fruits such as apples, involving increased metabolism and only possible while still on the tree. 〔植〕（苹果等果实成熟时的）呼吸跃变 ripening accompanied by a sharp rise in respiration, the so-called climacteric Example sentencesExamples Ethylene plays a major role in initiating ripening in climacteric fruits such as tomato and apple. In climacteric fruits such as peaches and tomato, ripening is associated with a characteristic burst of respiration which correlates with an increase in ethylene production. It is thought that the increase in ethylene responsiveness during petal development culminates in the ethylene climacteric. Thus it appears that some aspects of ethylene-dependent gene expression are conserved between climacteric fruits such as melon and tomato. Conflicting results have been reported during the ripening of climacteric fruits after harvest. adjective ˌklʌɪmakˈtɛrɪkklʌɪˈmakt(ə)rɪk 1Having extreme and far-reaching implications or results; critical. 关键的；危机的 Britain must possess so climacteric a weapon in order to deter an atomically armed enemy 英国须拥有一种非常关键的武器来威慑拥有核武器的敌人。 Example sentencesExamples The fact that such a climacteric event of our history is not being taught is disconcerting. Given these emphases on significant dates, it may not be coincidental that the Ara Pacis was begun during the year in which Augustus reached the climacteric age of fifty. There are two aspects of this climacteric event to be considered in relation to the history of our civilization. Synonyms pivotal, critical, key, decisive, deciding, determining, settling, testing, trying, searching 2Medicine Occurring at, characteristic of, or undergoing the climacteric; (in women) menopausal. 〔医〕更年期的；（妇女）绝经期的 every year adds new symptoms to climacteric syndrome Example sentencesExamples We studied the effects of daily use of isoflavonoids on climacteric symptoms and quality of life in patients with a history of breast cancer. Again, the results revealed no significant differences in climacteric symptoms or well-being between the groups. The authors conclude that a dosage of 114 mg per day of phytoestrogens for three months does not relieve hot flushes or other climacteric symptoms. Both Western and Chinese herbal traditions have numerous solutions for climacteric women. In females about 50 years old, various symptoms of climacteric disorders may appear with the decline of ovarian function. 3Botany (of a fruit) undergoing a climacteric. 〔植〕（果实成熟时）呼吸跃变的 it doesn't ripen off the tree, being a climacteric fruit Example sentencesExamples Pear are climacteric fruit: their ripening is associated with a burst of autocatalytic ethylene production. Ripening is physiologically divided into two distinct classes: climacteric and non-climacteric. In the climacteric fruit tomato, ethylene is perceived by a family of six receptor proteins. The majority of this work, however, has been conducted on climacteric species. As a senescing hormone, it promotes leaf-yellowing, climacteric fruit ripening, flower and leaf abscission. Origin Mid 16th century (in the sense 'constituting a critical period in life'): from French climactérique or via Latin from Greek klimaktērikos, from klimaktēr 'critical period', from klimax 'ladder, climax'. Rhymes alphanumeric, atmospheric, chimeric, cleric, congeneric, Derek, derrick, Eric, esoteric, exoteric, ferric, generic, hemispheric, Herrick, Homeric, hysteric, mesmeric, numeric, skerrick, spheric, stratospheric Definition of climacteric in US English: climacteric noun 1A critical period or event. 危机期；转折点 the first major climacteric in twentieth-century poetry 20世纪诗歌第一次主要转折点。 Example sentencesExamples The destruction of the Babri Masjid was an important climacteric in the decline of the administration. The year 1981 was a major climacteric for the politicization of policing, most obviously because of the urban riots, unprecedented in the twentieth century. This process of alternative and individual reading reaches its climacteric in the ‘full flood of unlicensed text and independent thought’ of the 1640s. But the First World War shocked even him, and that was probably a climacteric. By contrast, Dickens's second protagonist, Oliver Twist, experiences what seems set to be his climacteric in an intensely fraught boyhood. The released film now opens with the final scenes of Eddie's ejection from his government job for reasons which will not become apparent until the climacteric of Three Dollars. In the end, this subplot becomes a mere plot device when the out-of-control avenging husband bails up O'Reilly at the climacteric. The sight of him obediently doing this is an awe-inspiring climacteric in his career. Synonyms critical point, decisive point, turning point, crossroads, critical period, crux, climax, culmination, height, head, moment of truth, zero hour, point of no return, rubicon 1.1Medicine The period of life when fertility and sexual activity are in decline; (in women) menopause. 〔医〕更年期；（妇女）绝经期 Example sentencesExamples A transitional period occurs prior to menopause termed the climacteric or perimenopause. Lock starts the chapter with an interesting historical review of the emergence of the female climacteric or menopause in medical and psychoanalytic discourse. At the climacteric, various symptoms such as forgetfulness, hot flush, depressive neurosis, abnormal sensation, and sleeplessness are often observed, due to hypofunction of the ovaries. Whatever the nomenclature, be it male menopause or climacteric or age related hypotestosteronaemia, men presenting with symptoms outlined in the box should be investigated. The climacteric arrived with a massive run on the pound. 1.2Botany The ripening period of certain fruits such as apples, involving increased metabolism and only possible while still on the tree. 〔植〕（苹果等果实成熟时的）呼吸跃变 Example sentencesExamples Conflicting results have been reported during the ripening of climacteric fruits after harvest. Ethylene plays a major role in initiating ripening in climacteric fruits such as tomato and apple. It is thought that the increase in ethylene responsiveness during petal development culminates in the ethylene climacteric. In climacteric fruits such as peaches and tomato, ripening is associated with a characteristic burst of respiration which correlates with an increase in ethylene production. Thus it appears that some aspects of ethylene-dependent gene expression are conserved between climacteric fruits such as melon and tomato. adjective 1Having extreme and far-reaching implications or results; critical. 关键的；危机的 Britain must possess so climacteric a weapon in order to deter an atomically armed enemy 英国须拥有一种非常关键的武器来威慑拥有核武器的敌人。 Example sentencesExamples Given these emphases on significant dates, it may not be coincidental that the Ara Pacis was begun during the year in which Augustus reached the climacteric age of fifty. There are two aspects of this climacteric event to be considered in relation to the history of our civilization. The fact that such a climacteric event of our history is not being taught is disconcerting. Synonyms pivotal, critical, key, decisive, deciding, determining, settling, testing, trying, searching 1.1Medicine Occurring at, characteristic of, or undergoing the climacteric; (in women) menopausal. 〔医〕更年期的；（妇女）绝经期的 Example sentencesExamples In females about 50 years old, various symptoms of climacteric disorders may appear with the decline of ovarian function. Again, the results revealed no significant differences in climacteric symptoms or well-being between the groups. The authors conclude that a dosage of 114 mg per day of phytoestrogens for three months does not relieve hot flushes or other climacteric symptoms. We studied the effects of daily use of isoflavonoids on climacteric symptoms and quality of life in patients with a history of breast cancer. Both Western and Chinese herbal traditions have numerous solutions for climacteric women. 1.2Botany (of a fruit) undergoing a climacteric. 〔植〕（果实成熟时）呼吸跃变的 Example sentencesExamples The majority of this work, however, has been conducted on climacteric species. In the climacteric fruit tomato, ethylene is perceived by a family of six receptor proteins. Ripening is physiologically divided into two distinct classes: climacteric and non-climacteric. As a senescing hormone, it promotes leaf-yellowing, climacteric fruit ripening, flower and leaf abscission. Pear are climacteric fruit: their ripening is associated with a burst of autocatalytic ethylene production. Origin Mid 16th century (in the sense ‘constituting a critical period in life’): from French climactérique or via Latin from Greek klimaktērikos, from klimaktēr ‘critical period’, from klimax ‘ladder, climax’.
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