scud

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Definitions

v.

To move swiftly, especially of clouds driven by the wind

疾驰，飞奔；（云）被风驱散

n.

Swift movement; low ragged clouds or rain driven by the wind

疾行；被风驱散的低云或阵雨

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English

scudother

=scud

Common Collocations

1.scud across the sky掠过天空
2.scud before the wind顺风疾驰
3.[scud along]快速掠过
4.scudding clouds飞驰的云

Example Sentences

1.
Dark clouds scudded across the sky as the storm approached the coastline.
2.
The small boat scudded before the wind, racing toward the harbor.

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