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.
Значення
значень: 2A short period during which temperatures are much lower than usual.
(переносно)A period of poor performance.
a period of cold weather
Приклади
речень: 5Let's hope this cold spell doesn't last long.
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
A cold spell gripped Europe.
ruПохолодание ударило по Европе. — Biga
deEine Kältewelle griff Europa an. — juwu
Походження
From cold + spell (“period of time”).From cold + spell (“period of time”).
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