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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

要求, 呼吁

要求, 呼吁

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

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

惊人事件, 了不起的事

惊人事件, 了不起的事

Ex: The test was doozie, taking everyone by surprise .
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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, 紧雪

硬雪, 紧雪

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

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

热浪, 高温波

热浪, 高温波

Ex: During heat wave, it ’s important to check on elderly neighbors who may be more vulnerable to extreme temperatures .
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to kick up
[动词]

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

增强, 加大

增强, 加大

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

temperature measured by a mercury thermometer

汞, 温度计水银

汞, 温度计水银

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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

逼近, 进攻

逼近, 进攻

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

extremely unpleasant or disagreeable

肮脏的, 恶心的

肮脏的, 恶心的

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

available for immediate use

随时可用的, 现成的

随时可用的, 现成的

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used to introduce a contrasting aspect of a situation

另一方面, 相对而言

另一方面, 相对而言

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
[名词]

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

粉雪, 干雪

粉雪, 干雪

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rain heavily

倾盆而下, 大雨滂沱

倾盆而下, 大雨滂沱

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scorcher
[名词]

an extremely hot day

热浪, 酷热日

热浪, 酷热日

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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

凹槽, 洼地

凹槽, 洼地

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
[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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