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snow-blinded

/ˈsnəʊˌblaɪn.dɪd/

Traduction: Décrit une perte temporaire de vision ou une désorientation causée par la réflexion intense du soleil sur la neige., Perdre temporairement la vue en raison de la réverbération intense du soleil sur la neige, ou être ébloui par les reflets enneigés.

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adjective

/ˈsnəʊˌblaɪn.dɪd/C2formal
  • frDécrit une perte temporaire de vision ou une désorientation causée par la réflexion intense du soleil sur la neige.

Describes a temporary loss of vision or disorientation caused by the intense reflection of sunlight off snow.

  1. Temporarily blinded by snow glareB2formal

    Having one's vision temporarily impaired due to the intense reflection of sunlight off snow or ice.

    frÉbloui par la neige

    • After hours on the glacier, the climbers became snow-blinded and had to stop.
    • He was snow-blinded for a few minutes after looking at the bright white field.
    • Skiers often wear goggles to avoid becoming snow-blinded.

    Synonymessnow-blind

Formes
  • more snow-blinded comparative form
  • most snow-blinded superlative form

verb

snow-blind/ˈsnoʊ blaɪnd/C1formal
  • frPerdre temporairement la vue en raison de la réverbération intense du soleil sur la neige, ou être ébloui par les reflets enneigés.

A verb meaning to temporarily lose one's vision due to the intense reflection of sunlight off snow, or to be dazzled by snow glare.

  1. Affect with snow blindnessC1formal

    To cause temporary blindness or impaired vision due to the reflection of sunlight off snow or ice.

    frÉblouir par la neige

    • The bright sun snow-blinded the hikers on the glacier.
    • Skiers can easily become snow-blinded without proper goggles.
    • The expedition was snow-blinded by the intense glare of the white landscape.
Formes
  • snow-blinded past participle
  • snow-blinded past simple
  • snow-blinding present participle
  • snow-blinds third person singular