The Open Dictionary

autumn

noun

UK/ˈɔː.təm/
US/ˈɑː.t̬ᵊm/

Definitions of autumn noun

  1. A2Countable(可數名詞)Uncountable(不可數名詞)

    The season that transitions between summer and winter, typically spanning from September to November in the Northern Hemisphere and March to May in the Southern Hemisphere, characterized by the ripening and harvesting of fruits and crops, and the shedding of leaves.

    秋天；秋季

    • We prefer to travel during the autumn months as there are fewer crowds.

      我們更喜歡在秋季旅行，因為人潮較少。

    • We took a trip to Germany last autumn.

      我們去年秋天去了德國旅行。

    • The weather this autumn has been quite mild so far.

      今年秋天的天氣至今相當溫和。

Idioms

  • autumn years

    The autumn years refer to the later period of one's life, particularly after retirement.

    （尤指退休後的）晚年，暮年

    • She plans to travel the world in her autumn years.

    她計劃在晚年環遊世界。