stifling heat — extremely hot and humid weather that makes breathing difficult and uncomfortable
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: extremely hot and humid weather that makes breathing difficult and uncomfortable
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstaɪflɪŋ hiːt/
Korean meaning: 숨쉬기 어려울 정도로 극도로 덥고 습한 날씨
Korean pronunciation: **스타**이플링 히트
Example Sentences
- The office workers dreamed of ice cream while trapped in the stifling heat of the broken elevator.
- Even the penguins at the zoo looked grumpy in the stifling heat of July.
- The stifling heat in the subway made commuters question their life choices.
stifling heat
NOUN//ˈstaɪflɪŋ hiːt//
extremely hot and humid weather that makes breathing difficult and uncomfortable
extremely hot and humid weather that makes breathing difficult and uncomfortable
In stifling heat, my heart does beat, while sweat pools in my seat!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
stifle은 '질식시키다'라는 뜻의 중세 영어에서 유래했으며, heat는 고대 영어 hǣtu에서 나왔습니다. 두 단어가 합쳐져 '숨을 막히게 하는 더위'라는 의미가 되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The office workers dreamed of ice cream while trapped in the stifling heat of the broken elevator.”
“Even the penguins at the zoo looked grumpy in the stifling heat of July.”
“The stifling heat in the subway made commuters question their life choices.”
“Athletes struggled to perform in the stifling heat of the outdoor stadium.”
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