year-round
year-round — adverb
1. for every month of the year, with no seasonal break; in a way that continues acr
for every month of the year, with no seasonal break; in a way that continues across all twelve months without stopping
The mountain resort stays open year-round for skiers and hikers alike.
collocation: stay open year-round
Joon delivers fresh vegetables to local restaurants year-round, even in winter.
position after the verb
Some farmers now grow tomatoes in greenhouses so they can sell them year-round.
The ferry runs year-round between the two islands, even in stormy weather.
- all year
informal; usually placed after the verb just like year-round
- perennially
more formal; also means 'for many years', not just one year
- seasonally
for only part of the year, at certain times only
文法句型
[verb] year-round
用法筆記
Often placed after a verb (e.g., 'open year-round', 'operate year-round'). Common with verbs for operating, staying, or working.
常見錯誤
year-round — adjective
1. continuing, available, or in operation through every season of the year; not lim
continuing, available, or in operation through every season of the year; not limited to one particular time of year
The library offers year-round programs for children and adults.
attributive use before noun
Cyrus found a year-round job at the ski shop that also does summer bike rentals.
year-round + job / position
Zola prefers a warm climate with year-round sunshine and mild nights.
The park's year-round residents include deer, foxes, and over a hundred bird species.
- perpetual
stronger tone; suggests something that never ends, while year-round means through one full year
- non-seasonal
more technical; used in business or economics contexts
- seasonal
happening or available only during a particular season
文法句型
year-round + [noun]
用法筆記
Only used attributively (before a noun). Cannot be used after a linking verb ('This job is year-round' is not standard; use the adverb form instead).