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BBC Learning English
Heatwaves
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| sweat pours down (n), (v) | salty water which the body passes through the skin to stay cool |
| natural ventilation | the movement of fresh air around a closed space |
| power cut/power outage occurs | period of time when the supply of electricity is stopped |
| daily wage earners | someone who earns money on a day-to-day basis meaning that they will receive no money if they do not work |
| a slum area | poor and crowded area of a city with very bad living and housing conditions |
| subsidice/ze a cost often used in the passive | pay part of the cost of something |