No. 3,397 in Russian
потепление
Warming.
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Эти исследования подтверждают, что потепление климата серьёзно влияет на экологию.
These studies confirm that climate warming seriously affects the ecology.
In this case, 'потепление' refers to the phenomenon of warming, specifically in the context of climate change.
Весной потепление сделало воздух приятным и свежим.
In spring, the warming made the air pleasant and fresh.
Here, 'потепление' is used to describe the general rise in temperature associated with the spring season.
Мы отметили некоторое потепление в отношениях между странами.
We noted some warming in the relations between the countries.
In this sentence, 'потепление' is metaphorically used to depict improved interactions or a friendlier atmosphere in international relations.
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