heatwave
Slang Term
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Neutral
Meaning: period of unusually hot weather
热浪
ola de calor
猛暑・熱波
폭염·열파
An extended period of abnormally hot weather. In Britain, temperatures over 25°C for several days qualifies.
异常高温持续的一段时期。在英国,连续几天超过25°C就算热浪。
Un período prolongado de calor anormalmente alto. En Gran Bretaña, temperaturas superiores a 25 °C durante varios días se considera ola de calor.
異常に暑い天気が続く期間。イギリスでは25°C以上が数日続くと猛暑とされる。
비정상적으로 더운 날씨가 오래 지속되는 기간을 뜻한다. 영국에서는 25°C 이상이 며칠간 계속되면 폭염으로 본다.
Examples
- The heatwave is causing problems for trains. 热浪导致火车出了问题。La ola de calor está causando problemas en los trenes.猛暑で電車にトラブルが出ている。폭염 때문에 기차에 문제가 생기고 있어.
- Stay hydrated during the heatwave. 热浪期间要多喝水。Mantente hidratado durante la ola de calor.猛暑の間はしっかり水分を摂って。폭염 기간에는 수분을 충분히 섭취해.
- British heatwaves are getting more common. 英国的热浪越来越频繁了。Las olas de calor en Gran Bretaña son cada vez más frecuentes.イギリスの猛暑は増えてきている。영국의 폭염이 점점 잦아지고 있어.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: weather, news
Tone: concerned
✓ Do Say
- Describe hot periods描述持续高温时使用para describir períodos de calor暑い期間を表現するとき더운 기간을 표현할 때
✗ Don't Say
- For single hot days不用于仅一天的高温No se usa para un solo día de calor一日だけの暑い日には使わない단 하루 더운 날에
Origin & History
Standard meteorological term. What counts as a heatwave varies by region - British heatwaves would be mild elsewhere.
Cultural Context
Era: modern
Generation: all ages
Social background: all
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