sweltering的意思

sweltering

英式音标['swɛltərɪŋ]
美式英标['swelt(ə)rɪŋ]

基本解释

adj. 闷热的；热得难受的

英文词源

sweltering (adj.): "oppressively hot" (of weather, seasons), 1590s, present participle adjective from swelter (v.). Related: Swelteringly.

实用例句

1. We were sweltering at the beach.: 我们在沙滩上热得难受.

2. The heat was sweltering, and the men grumbled fiercely over their work.: 天热得让人发昏, 水手们边干活边发着牢骚.

3. Djakarta was a collection of sweltering huts and hovels.: 雅加达实际不过是一大堆闷热的棚户和茅舍.

4. We were sweltering in our winter clothes.: 我们穿着冬衣热得够呛.

5. Open the window; it's sweltering in here!: 打开窗户, 这里热得要命!

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