معنی
A small amount of snow falling.
زمینه فرهنگی
In the UK, even 'light snow' can cause significant public transport delays, which is often a topic of national humor. Canadians are very accustomed to snow, so 'light snow' is often ignored and rarely impacts daily life. In Japan, 'koyuki' (light snow) is often associated with traditional poetry and the beauty of winter landscapes. In the Southern US, where snow is rare, even 'light snow' can cause schools to close and people to panic.
Use it for small talk
It's a perfect, safe topic for starting conversations with strangers.
Don't pluralize
Remember, snow is uncountable. Never say 'snows'.
معنی
A small amount of snow falling.
Use it for small talk
It's a perfect, safe topic for starting conversations with strangers.
Don't pluralize
Remember, snow is uncountable. Never say 'snows'.
Understatement
In some cultures, calling a storm 'light snow' is a way to stay calm.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
The weather report says there will be ______ tomorrow.
'Light snow' is the correct collocation for low-intensity precipitation.
Choose the correct sentence.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Snow is an uncountable noun, so it takes 'is' and no article.
Match the weather term with its meaning.
Match 'light snow' to its definition.
'Light snow' means a small amount of snow falling.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Is the road closed? B: No, it's just ______.
The context implies a minor weather event that doesn't close roads.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاThe weather report says there will be ______ tomorrow.
'Light snow' is the correct collocation for low-intensity precipitation.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Snow is an uncountable noun, so it takes 'is' and no article.
هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:
'Light snow' means a small amount of snow falling.
A: Is the road closed? B: No, it's just ______.
The context implies a minor weather event that doesn't close roads.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالOnly if you are referring to a specific event, like 'We had a light snow last night.' Otherwise, just use 'light snow'.
No. Sleet is a mix of rain and snow. Light snow is just snow.
Use 'heavy snow' or 'a blizzard'.
It is neutral. It works in both formal news and casual texts.
It's a safe, shared experience that everyone can relate to.
Yes, if you are explaining why you are late, it is a perfectly professional term.
Light snow is usually continuous, while flurries are intermittent.
No, it is a very standard and correct phrase.
Yes, it is a very descriptive and evocative phrase.
No, here it only refers to intensity.
عبارات مرتبط
Heavy snow
contrastA large amount of snow.
Snowfall
similarThe act of snow falling.
A dusting of snow
similarA very thin layer of snow.
Flurries
similarLight, intermittent snow.
