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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 call for
[动词]

to suggest something as fitting or essential in a given situation

呼吁, 需要

呼吁, 需要

Ex: The successful completion of the project calls for a well-deserved vacation .项目的成功完成**需要**一个应得的假期。
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doozie
[名词]

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

了不起的东西, 惊人的东西

了不起的东西, 惊人的东西

Ex: The test was a doozie, taking everyone by surprise .这次测试是个**大难题**,让所有人都感到惊讶。
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hard pack
[名词]

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

硬雪, 压实的雪

硬雪, 压实的雪

Ex: Driving on hard pack snow can be tricky , especially on curves .在**硬雪**上驾驶可能会很棘手,尤其是在弯道上。
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heat wave
[名词]

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

热浪, 酷热期

热浪, 酷热期

Ex: During a heat wave, it ’s important to check on elderly neighbors who may be more vulnerable to extreme temperatures .在**热浪**期间,检查可能更容易受到极端温度影响的老年邻居很重要。
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to kick up
[动词]

(of wind or storms) to intensify or increase in strength

增强, 加剧

增强, 加剧

Ex: The storm is going to kick up later tonight, so be sure to secure your belongings.风暴今晚稍后会**加剧**,所以一定要固定好你的物品。
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mercury
[名词]

temperature measured by a mercury thermometer

水银, 水银温度计测量的温度

水银, 水银温度计测量的温度

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to move in
[动词]

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

接近, 向...推进

接近, 向...推进

Ex: He quickly moved in on the suspect as soon as the threat was identified.一旦威胁被确认,他迅速**接近**了嫌疑人。
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nasty
[形容词]

extremely unpleasant or disagreeable

恶心的, 令人不快的

恶心的, 令人不快的

Ex: The nasty stain on the carpet was difficult to remove .地毯上的**恶心**污渍很难清除。
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on tap
[形容词]

available for immediate use

可用的, 随时可用的

可用的, 随时可用的

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used to introduce a contrasting aspect of a situation

另一方面, 反之

另一方面, 反之

Ex: Investing in stocks has the potential for high returns , but on the flip side, it also carries the risk of financial loss .投资股票有获得高回报的潜力,但**另一方面**,它也带有财务损失的风险。
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powder
[名词]

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

粉雪, 粉末雪

粉雪, 粉末雪

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rain heavily

倾盆大雨, 大雨如注

倾盆大雨, 大雨如注

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scorcher
[名词]

an extremely hot day

大热天, 酷热的日子

大热天, 酷热的日子

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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
[名词]

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

槽, 洼地

槽, 洼地

Ex: The troughs and ridges of sand dunes shift continuously in the desert as a result of wind erosion and deposition .由于风的侵蚀和沉积作用,沙丘的**谷地**和山脊在沙漠中不断移动。
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twister
[名词]

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

龙卷风, 旋风

龙卷风, 旋风

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