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hurricane

/hur-i-keyn, huhr- or, especially British, -kuhn/US // ˈhɜr ɪˌkeɪn, ˈhʌr- or, especially British, -kən //UK // (ˈhʌrɪkən, -keɪn) //

飓风,暴风骤雨,飓风来袭,飓风来了

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 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.
    • : 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.
    • : 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.

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Examples

  • 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.

  • These storms have winds rivaling the strength of a hurricane or tornado, but push forward in one direction instead of rotating.

  • “It seems that hurricanes are immensely important,” Donihue says.

  • A hurricane around the center of a galaxy called J0230 has winds that howl at one-fifth of the speed of light.

  • For instance, more water now gets dumped on cities during hurricanes.

  • “We dealt with so many problems when we were shooting in New York, like trying to shoot during Hurricane Sandy,” says Esco.

  • The absent turkey had been blown clean away in the hurricane force winds, I concluded.

  • Leaving the moribund Eddie, Frank crosses paths with a black deliveryman, and they talk about hurricane survivors.

  • Ann is only one of many “hurricane conspirators” who believe the storm has changed everything.

  • Inhofe said the two disasters were different because the hurricane drew so many moochers.

  • Maybe it didn't feel good to be on the hurricane deck of a good horse once more!

  • In a few days a new home was ready and the terrible hurricane forgotten by the carefree, happy little boy.

  • You also remember that last summer a hurricane destroyed the boy's home, and a new one had to be built.

  • They are, however, much less energetic, and often of greater size than the hurricane whirl.

  • Many a wild hurricane has spent its force on this tree of life, but has only caused it to strike its roots deeper.