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to get ready for trouble, difficulty, or danger

Ex: When faced with a family crisis , they knew it was time batten down the hatches and support each other .
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to cause significant damage or destruction to something by subjecting it to intense heat or fire

Ex: The old, neglected documents were found in the attic, nearly burnt to cinders by years of exposure to extreme temperatures.
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to suggest something as fitting or essential in a given situation

cere, solicită

cere, solicită

Ex: The successful completion of the calls for a well-deserved vacation .
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doozie
[substantiv]

something that is remarkable, extreme, or difficult, often in a surprising way

ciudățenie, fagure de miere

ciudățenie, fagure de miere

Ex: The test was doozie, taking everyone by surprise .
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hard pack
[substantiv]

snow that has become compacted and firm, typically due to repeated freezing and thawing or heavy traffic

zăpadă compactă, zăpadă întărită

zăpadă compactă, zăpadă întărită

Ex: hard pack snow can be tricky , especially on curves .
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heat wave
[substantiv]

a period of hot weather, usually hotter and longer than before

caniculă, val de căldură

caniculă, val de căldură

Ex: During heat wave, it ’s important to check on elderly neighbors who may be more vulnerable to extreme temperatures .
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(of wind or storms) to intensify or increase in strength

a se intensifica, a creşte în intensitate

a se intensifica, a creşte în intensitate

Ex: The storm is going to kick up later tonight, so be sure to secure your belongings.
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mercury
[substantiv]

temperature measured by a mercury thermometer

mercur, termometru cu mercur

mercur, termometru cu mercur

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to approach or advance someone or something from different directions, often with a threat or intention to take action

a se apropia, a avansa

a se apropia, a avansa

Ex: He quickly moved in on the suspect as soon as the threat was identified.
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nasty
[adjectiv]

extremely unpleasant or disagreeable

neplăcut, urâcios

neplăcut, urâcios

Ex: nasty stain on the carpet was difficult to remove .
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on tap
[adjectiv]

available for immediate use

disponibil, în stoc

disponibil, în stoc

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used to introduce a contrasting aspect of a situation

pe de altă parte, în schimb

pe de altă parte, în schimb

Ex: Investing in stocks has the potential for high returns , on the flip side, it also carries the risk of financial loss .
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powder
[substantiv]

light, dry, and fluffy snow, often ideal for skiing or snowboarding

zăpadă pufoasă, zăpadă pulbere

zăpadă pufoasă, zăpadă pulbere

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rain heavily

a ploua cu găleți, a cădea ploaie torențială

a ploua cu găleți, a cădea ploaie torențială

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scorcher
[substantiv]

an extremely hot day

zi toridă, căldură extremă

zi toridă, căldură extremă

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to enjoy the sun, typically by lying or sitting outside, to absorb its warmth or light

Ex: The tourists spent the whole day soaking up the rays in the tropical sunshine.
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trough
[substantiv]

(geology) a long, narrow depression or hollow, often occurring naturally, such as in the landscape or ocean floor

covor, șanț

covor, șanț

Ex: troughs and ridges of sand dunes shift continuously in the desert as a result of wind erosion and deposition .
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twister
[substantiv]

a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground

tornadă, vârtej

tornadă, vârtej

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