canicule

• 指夏季最炎热的时期，通常从七月初到九月初，常与休假期或活动停滞、萧条的时期相关联。

A noun referring to the hot period between early July and early September, often associated with a period of inactivity or stagnation.

1. Hot summer periodC1formal

   A period of very hot weather, typically occurring in the summer months, often associated with a lull in activity.

   炎夏期

   • The canicule in July made it impossible to work outdoors.
   • During the canicule, many people take vacations to escape the heat.
   • The city experienced a severe canicule with temperatures exceeding 40°C.

   同义词dog dayshot spell

2. Period of inactivityC2formal

   A time of stagnation or reduced activity, often during the hottest part of the year.

   淡季

   • The business entered a canicule, with sales dropping significantly.
   • The canicule of the season left the town quiet and slow.
   • He described the summer as a canicule of creative output.

   同义词dog daysdoldrumslulloff-seasonstagnation