cold spell
A short period during which temperatures are much lower than usualA short period during which temperatures are much lower than usual.
» Let's hope this cold spell doesn't last long.
Значение
значений: 2A short period during which temperatures are much lower than usual.
(переносно)A period of poor performance.
a period of cold weather
Примеры
предложений: 5Let's hope this cold spell doesn't last long.
A cold spell gripped Europe.
Похолодание ударило по Европе. — Biga
deEine Kältewelle griff Europa an. — juwu
The cold spell slowed the growth of the rice plants.
During lengthy cold spells, the lakes and rivers freeze over.
deBei großen Kälteeinbrüchen sind die Seen und Flüsse zugefroren. — kolonjano
During significant cold spells, the lakes and rivers freeze over.
deBei großen Kälteeinbrüchen sind die Seen und Flüsse zugefroren. — kolonjano
Происхождение
From cold + spell (“period of time”).From cold + spell (“period of time”).
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