the season of the year between spring and autumn when the weather is warmest, lasting from June to September north of the equator and from December to March south of the equator

We have breakfast on the balcony in (the) summer. 夏天，我们在阳台上吃早饭。

Last summer they went to Australia, and two summers ago they went to Brazil. 去年夏天他们去了澳大利亚，前年夏天他们去了巴西。

That year it was a hot, dry summer. 去年夏天又热又干燥。

summer weather/sun 夏日的天气／太阳

a summer/summer's day 一个夏日

See also: Indian summer (WEATHER)

to spend the summer in a particular place

If your cactus has summered outdoors, move it into the garage or house when overnight temperatures drop below 65°F. 如果你的仙人掌夏天放在室外，当夜间温度降至华氏65度以下时，把它移到车库或屋内。