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Korean

폭염
Meaning: heat wave; sweltering heat
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

올여름 기록적인 폭염으로 인해 야외 활동이 제한되었다.
Outdoor activities were restricted due to the record-breaking heat wave this summer.
폭염으로 전력 수급에 차질이 생겼다.
The heat wave disrupted the supply and demand of electricity.
폭염으로 인해 온열 질환자가 속출하고 있다.
Heat-related illnesses are cropping up one after another due to the heatwave.
시청은 주민에게 폭염 대비 권고서를 보냈다.
The city government sent residents an advisory letter about preparing for a heat wave.
전문가의 예견대로 올해는 폭염이 계속되었습니다.
As the expert had predicted, the heat wave continued this year.

Usage Notes

Refers to extremely hot weather, often during high summer.

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