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moderate gale

/ˈmɒdərət ɡeɪl/

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/ˈmɒdərət ɡeɪl/C1formaltechnical
  • ruУмеренный шторм — это сильный ветер по шкале Бофорта, а именно сила 7, со скоростью ветра 28–33 узла (32–38 миль/ч или 51–62 км/ч). Он достаточно силён, чтобы раскачивать целые деревья и затруднять ходьбу против ветра.

A moderate gale is a strong wind on the Beaufort scale, specifically force 7, with wind speeds of 28–33 knots (32–38 mph or 51–62 km/h). It is strong enough to cause whole trees to sway and make walking against the wind difficult.

  1. Wind force on the Beaufort scaleC1formal

    A wind with a speed of 32-38 miles per hour (28-33 knots), classified as force 7 on the Beaufort scale, capable of causing moderate damage.

    ruУмеренный шторм

    • The moderate gale caused the trees to sway violently.
    • Ships were warned to stay in port due to the moderate gale.
    • The moderate gale made walking along the coast difficult.