tempest
UK/'tempist/US
GREC1
Definitions
n.
A violent storm with strong winds; any violent commotion or upheaval.
暴风雨；骚动，动乱
v.
To storm violently; to disturb greatly.
掀起暴风雨；使动荡
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedtempeststem
=tempest
Common Collocations
- 1.tempest in a teapot小题大做／茶壶里的风波
- 2.weather a tempest经受风暴考验
- 3.[political tempest]政治风波
- 4.raging tempest肆虐的暴风雨
Example Sentences
- 1.
The fishing boat was lost at sea during a violent tempest that lasted three days.
- 2.
The CEO's resignation sparked a political tempest within the company's board.
- 3.
Shakespeare's play The Tempest explores themes of power, betrayal, and forgiveness.