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单词 cold wave
释义

cold wave

noun

1
: an unusually large and rapid drop in temperature over a short period of time (such as 24 hours)
2
: a permanent wave set by a chemical preparation without the use of heat

Synonyms

  • cold
  • deep freeze
  • freeze
  • snap
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

the unseasonable cold wave in the Northeast has already put a strain on oil supplies
Recent Examples on the Web That proved disastrous during the record cold wave of February 2021, when 3.5 million Texans were without power at one time as temperatures dipped to minus-2 degrees in Dallas and 13 degrees in Houston. Matthew Cappucci, Anchorage Daily News, 11 July 2022 That proved disastrous during the record cold wave of February 2021, when 3.5 million Texans were without power at one time as temperatures dipped to minus-2 degrees in Dallas and 13 degrees in Houston. Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 11 July 2022 This is also borne out by the IMD study that found that the number of cold wave days over the mountainous region has been decreasing over the past three decades, according to Pai. Soumya Sarkar, Quartz, 19 Apr. 2022 Lots of goth & new wave, dark wave, cold wave… a whole lot of waves! Spin Staff, SPIN, 21 Apr. 2022 However, the effects of the cold wave in France may be less severe than 2021 due to the timing and coverage, said Touzard. Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2022 The cold wave also seems to be less extensive, mainly concentrated in southwest regions. Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2022 Seriousness of the cold wave, which blankets all the far west, is emphasized in a report by Blake that firing probably will have to be started early in the evening. San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2022 Illinois was affected by seven billion-dollar disasters in 2021, including a February storm and cold wave. Morgan Greene, chicagotribune.com, 12 Jan. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined at sense 1

cold wave

noun

as in cold
a weather condition marked by low temperatures the unseasonable cold wave in the Northeast has already put a strain on oil supplies

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • cold
  • freeze
  • deep freeze
  • cold front
  • coldness
  • frost
  • snap
  • chill
  • bite
  • chilliness
  • wintriness
  • chillness
  • nip
  • frigidness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • heat wave
  • heat
  • dog days
  • torridity
  • torridness
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