heatwave
heatwave
period of extreme heat
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heatwave with Russian translation
heatwave usage examples
Мы включали вентиляторы и пили холодные напитки каждый вечер во время волны жары, чтобы не перегреваться.
We turned on fans and drank iced drinks every evening during the heatwave to stay cool.
В июле волна жары побила местные температурные рекорды и закрыла открытый бассейн.
The heatwave in July broke local temperature records and closed the outdoor pool.
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heatwave belongs to the topic "Natural Phenomena". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
heatwave synonyms
What's the difference between heatwave / extreme heat / hot weather / scorching heat / sultriness
The standard noun for a prolonged period of exceptionally high temperatures; written as one word in many British sources.
The city declared a state of emergency during the week-long heatwave.
Город объявил чрезвычайное положение во время недельной волны жары.
Emphasizes the severity of high temperatures; can be used for short or long periods but stresses intensity.
Extreme heat is expected this weekend, so people are advised to stay hydrated.
В эти выходные ожидается экстремальная жара, поэтому людям советуют пить больше воды.
A general term for warm or hot conditions; less specific about duration or severity than 'heatwave'.
We enjoyed some hot weather on our holiday, but it wasn't dangerous.
На отпуске нам повезло с жаркой погодой, но она не была опасной.
A descriptive, emphatic phrase highlighting very high, often uncomfortable temperatures.
We endured several days of scorching heat with little relief at night.
Мы пережили несколько дней палящей жары без облегчения ночью.
A somewhat literary term emphasizing muggy, oppressive, often humid heat; evocative rather than technical.
The sultriness of the afternoon made everyone sluggish and irritable.
Душная жара после полудня делала всех вялыми и раздражительными.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce heatwave and what this word means
heatwave translation: волна жары. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce heatwave
/ˈhiːtweɪv/
heatwave translation
волна жары
heatwave examples
We turned on fans and drank iced drinks every evening during the heatwave to stay cool.
heatwave transcription
/ˈhiːtweɪv/, /ˈhiːtˌweɪv/
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Questions about this word
heatwave meaning: what does it mean?
period of extreme heat
heatwave pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
heatwave is pronounced as /ˈhiːtweɪv/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
heatwave definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
We turned on fans and drank iced drinks every evening during the heatwave to stay cool. Translation: Мы включали вентиляторы и пили холодные напитки каждый вечер во время волны жары, чтобы не перегреваться.
Is heatwave part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?
Yes, heatwave (волна жары) can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is heatwave part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, heatwave (волна жары) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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