Close
Slang Term
British
★★★☆☆ Moderate
Casual
Meaning: Humid and stuffy.
闷热,不透气。
Bochornoso y agobiante.
蒸し暑くて息苦しい。
습하고 답답하다, 후덥지근하다.
British term for oppressive, stuffy weather before a storm.
英国用语,形容暴风雨前闷热不透气的天气。
Término británico para el tiempo opresivo y agobiante antes de una tormenta.
イギリスの用語で、嵐の前の蒸し暑く息苦しい天気を表す。
폭풍 전에 오는 답답하고 후덥지근한 날씨를 뜻하는 영국식 표현.
Examples
- It's very close today. 今天特别闷热。Hoy hace mucho bochorno.今日はとても蒸し暑い。오늘 무척 후덥지근하다.
- Getting a bit close. 开始变得有点闷了。Se está poniendo un poco agobiante.ちょっと蒸してきた。좀 후덥지근해지고 있어.
Pronunciation
/kləʊs/
Usage Guide
Context: humidity
Tone: observant
✓ Do Say
- It's close闷热hace bochorno蒸し暑い후덥지근하다
✗ Don't Say
- Pre-storm humidity暴风雨前的闷热Humedad previa a la tormenta嵐の前の蒸し暑さのこと폭풍 전 습기
Common Mistakes
- Often precedes thunderstorms
Origin & History
British expression—air feels 'close' (confined) before storms.
Cultural Context
Era: Traditional
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Variations
CloseVery close
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