hurricane / ˈhɜr ɪˌkeɪn, ˈhʌr- or, especially British, -kən /

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hurricane 的定义

n. 名词 noun
  1. Meteorology. a tropical cyclone of the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, or eastern Pacific Ocean, having sustained wind speeds of at least 64 knots: hurricanes form in waters with surface temperatures of about 80°F, intensifying as temperatures rise.Compare typhoon.
  2. anything characterized by a turmoil of force or activity, suggestive of a hurricane: As our helicopter got closer to the canyon, a hurricane of wild horses took off in all directions, kicking up clouds of dust that impaired the pilot’s vision.
  3. Military. a single-seat British fighter plane of World War II, fitted with eight .303 caliber machine guns and with a top speed in excess of 300 miles per hour.

hurricane 近义词

n. 名词 noun

violent windstorm

更多hurricane例句

  1. Sociologists estimate that people remember the worst effects of a hurricane for just seven years, and that 85 percent of US coastal residents haven’t actually experienced a direct hit from a major hurricane before.
  2. These storms have winds rivaling the strength of a hurricane or tornado, but push forward in one direction instead of rotating.
  3. “It seems that hurricanes are immensely important,” Donihue says.
  4. A hurricane around the center of a galaxy called J0230 has winds that howl at one-fifth of the speed of light.
  5. For instance, more water now gets dumped on cities during hurricanes.
  6. “We dealt with so many problems when we were shooting in New York, like trying to shoot during Hurricane Sandy,” says Esco.
  7. The absent turkey had been blown clean away in the hurricane force winds, I concluded.
  8. Leaving the moribund Eddie, Frank crosses paths with a black deliveryman, and they talk about hurricane survivors.
  9. Ann is only one of many “hurricane conspirators” who believe the storm has changed everything.
  10. Inhofe said the two disasters were different because the hurricane drew so many moochers.
  11. Maybe it didn't feel good to be on the hurricane deck of a good horse once more!
  12. In a few days a new home was ready and the terrible hurricane forgotten by the carefree, happy little boy.
  13. You also remember that last summer a hurricane destroyed the boy's home, and a new one had to be built.
  14. They are, however, much less energetic, and often of greater size than the hurricane whirl.
  15. Many a wild hurricane has spent its force on this tree of life, but has only caused it to strike its roots deeper.