cold wave

• Период экстремально холодной погоды, часто характеризующийся резким падением температуры, обычно длящийся несколько дней и затрагивающий большую географическую область.

A period of extremely cold weather, often characterized by a rapid drop in temperature, typically lasting several days and affecting a large geographic area.

1. Period of cold weatherB1formal

   A period of unusually cold weather, often lasting several days.

   Период холодной погоды

   • A cold wave swept across the country last week.
   • The cold wave caused temperatures to drop below freezing.
   • Many schools closed due to the severe cold wave.