Weather conditions
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heatwave /ˈhiːtweɪv/
тепловая волна; зной
A period of extremely hot weather, usually lasting for several days or weeks. It means that the temperature is much higher than usual and can be uncomfortable or dangerous.
brutal heatwave― collocation
Kids played in sprinklers to beat the heatwave.
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biting wind /ˈbaɪtɪŋ wɪnd / 🙁
пронизывающий ветер; режущий ветер; колючий ветер; кусачий ветер
A very cold and strong wind that feels like it is cutting into your skin.
A biting wind chilled the hikers.
Kids played despite the biting wind.
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downpour /ˈdaʊnpɔː/
ливень; проливной дождь
a heavy rain that falls quickly and in large amounts.
sudden downpour― collocation
heavy downpour― collocation
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gale-force winds /ˈɡeɪl fɔːs wɪndz /
штормовой ветер
Very strong and powerful winds that can blow very hard. These winds can make it difficult to walk or stand outside and can cause damage to trees and buildings.
Beachgoers fled as gale-force winds whipped up sand.
Meteorologists track gale-force winds moving inland.
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unpredictable weather /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbəl ˈweðə/
непредсказуемая погода
Weather that can change suddenly and is hard to guess. It means you cannot be sure what the weather will be like.
Unpredictable weather tests even the best plans.
News warns of unpredictable weather this weekend.
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frosty morning /ˌfrɒsti ˈmɔːnɪŋ /
морозное утро
A morning when the air is very cold and there may be frost on the ground. It means it feels chilly and can be icy outside.
Frosty mornings signal winter's arrival.
He jogged through the quiet frosty morning.
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snow flurries /snəʊ ˈflʌriz/
слабый кратковременный снег; кратковременный снегопад
Light snow that falls in small amounts and does not last long. It means tiny snowflakes come down from the sky for a short time.
Bundle up for those snow flurries.
Light snow flurries fell during the game.
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icy conditions / ˈaɪsi kənˈdɪʃənz/ 🙁
гололедица
Weather that is very cold and can make surfaces slippery with ice. It means it is dangerous to walk or drive because of the ice.
Slippery icy conditions after the storm.
Icy conditions closed the highway.
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thick fog /θɪk fɒg /
густой туман
A lot of mist in the air that makes it hard to see. It means the air is filled with tiny water drops, making everything look blurry.
Thick fog made the bridge invisible.
Drivers slowed down in thick fog.
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gusty winds /ˈɡʌsti wɪndz /
порывистый ветер; сильный ветер
Strong and sudden bursts of wind that can blow hard for a short time. It means the air is moving quickly and can feel powerful.
Strong gusty winds delayed the flight.
Gusty winds howled through the night.
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drizzling rain /ˈdrɪzlɪŋ reɪn/
моросящий дождь; мелкий дождь
Light rain that falls gently and does not make everything very wet. It means small drops of water come down slowly from the sky.
Umbrellas popped up in the drizzling rain.
Drizzling rain cooled the hot summer day.
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clear skies /klɪə skaɪz/ 🙂
ясное небо; безоблачное небо
Skies that are free of clouds, so you can see the sun or stars. It means the weather is nice and bright.
Clear skies brought sunny warmth.
Forecast: clear skies all weekend.
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humid weather /ˈhjuːmɪd ˈweðə/ 🙁
влажная погода
Weather that has a lot of moisture in the air, making it feel sticky and warm. It means the air feels wet and can be uncomfortable.
We sweat a lot in this humid weather.
Air conditioning helps during humid weather.
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blistering sun /ˈblɪstərɪŋ sʌn/ 🙁
палящее солнце; жгучее солнце
A very hot sun that can make you feel like you are burning. It means the sun is shining strongly and it is very warm outside.
Tourists sipped cold drinks amid the blistering sun.
Cars baked under the blistering sun.
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overcast skies /ˌəʊvəkɑːst skaɪz /
пасмурное небо; облачное небо
Skies that are covered with clouds, so the sun is not shining. It means the sky looks gray and gloomy.
Kids played outside under overcast skies.
Flights waited for overcast skies to clear.
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scorching heat /ˈskɔːtʃɪŋ hiːt/ 🙁
палящая жара; зной
Very hot weather that can make you feel uncomfortable. It means the temperature is extremely high and can be hard to be outside.
Crops failed under this relentless scorching heat.
Tourists fled the beach due to scorching heat.
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torrential rain /tɒˈrenʃəl reɪn /
проливной дождь; ливень
Very heavy rain that falls quickly and can cause flooding. It means a lot of water comes down from the sky in a short time.
Torrential rain delayed our flight for hours.
The match was abandoned in torrential rain.
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stormy weather /ˈstɔːmi ˈweðə /
штормовая погода
Weather with strong winds, rain, and dark clouds.
Kids stayed home in stormy weather.
Stormy weather delayed the match.
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hailstorm /ˈheɪlstɔːm/
град; грозовой ливень с градом
A storm that has small balls of ice called hail falling from the sky. The hail can be hard and can hurt if it hits you. It can also damage things like cars and plants.
fierce hailstorm― collocation
A sudden hailstorm interrupted the outdoor concert.
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freezing cold /ˈfriːzɪŋ kəʊld/ 🙁
очень холодный; морозный
Extremely cold weather or temperatures that make you feel very cold.
Brrr, it's freezing cold tonight!
Beer straight from freezer: freezing cold.
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