🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

热浪

Pronunciation / Transliteration: rè làng

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Scorcher/ˈskɔːr.tʃər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"昨天是热浪,气温超过了40摄氏度。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A very hot day or period of extreme heat.

    "Yesterday was a scorcher; the temperature reached over 100 degrees Fahrenheit."
  2. 2

    An event or performance that is exceptionally good or exciting.

    "The concert was a scorcher, leaving the audience wanting more."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'scorcher' originates from the late 19th century, derived from the verb 'scorch', which comes from the Old French 'escorchier' meaning 'to skin' or 'to burn'. Over time, it evolved to describe something that causes intense heat or discomfort.

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