sweltering

闷热的、酷热的、炎热的

We spent a sweltering afternoon waiting for the bus downtown.

我们在市区闷热的午后等了好久的公车。

热得难受的、热得发昏的

The workers were sweltering inside the metal container.

工人在铁皮货柜里热得难受。

热得受不了、汗流浃背

We were sweltering in the car because the air conditioning broke.

冷气坏了，我们在车里热得受不了。