heat wave; boom; heat radiation
Meanings
3 senses · 10 examplesnoun
intense heat wave; scorching hot air
Refers to periods of extremely hot weather or oppressive hot air.
In summer, heat waves roll on and few people are on the streets.
The heat wave is oppressive, and everyone dares not go out.
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This year's heat wave has arrived earlier than in previous years.
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boom; upsurge; wave of enthusiasm
Metaphorical usage describing intense activity, enthusiasm, or a surge in a particular domain such as production, investment, or tourism.
The boom in commodity production is getting higher and higher.
A wave of tourism has swept across the country.
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The investment boom drove economic development.
A wave of enthusiasm for learning foreign languages is rising among young people.
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heat radiation
technicalTechnical term used in physics and meteorology to describe the transfer of heat via electromagnetic waves.
This material can reduce heat radiation.
Scientists are studying the impact of heat radiation on cities.
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Heat radiation is a form of heat wave.