Bitter Cold
Slang Term
BritishAmerican
★★★★☆ Common
Neutral
Meaning: Extremely cold and unpleasant.
严寒刺骨。
Frío intenso y desagradable.
ひどく寒い、不快なほどの寒さ。
혹독하게 춥고 불쾌한 추위.
Intensely cold weather.
极度寒冷的天气。
Tiempo de frío extremo.
極度に寒い天気。
극도로 추운 날씨.
Examples
- It's bitter cold. 冷得要命。Hace un frío horrible.ひどく寒い。혹독하게 춥다.
- Bitter out there. 外面冷极了。Hace un frío que pela ahí fuera.外はめちゃくちゃ寒い。밖은 엄청 춥다.
Pronunciation
/ˈbɪtə kəʊld/
Usage Guide
Context: cold
Tone: emphatic
✓ Do Say
- Bitter cold严寒frío horribleひどい寒さ혹독하게 춥다
✗ Don't Say
- Intensely cold极度寒冷的意思Frío intenso極度の寒さのこと극심하게 춥다
Common Mistakes
- Strong cold descriptor
Origin & History
Cold with a harsh, bitter quality.
Cultural Context
Era: Traditional
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Variations
Bitter coldBitter
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