Wordiyo

thunder

🇬🇧 UK/'θʌndә/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

The loud rumbling or crashing sound caused by lightning; any similar deep rumbling noise.

雷声，轰隆声

v.

To produce thunder; to make a loud rumbling noise; to move fast and noisily.

打雷，轰隆作响，大声喊叫

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
thunderother
=thunder

Common Collocations

  • 1.crack of thunder一声雷鸣
  • 2.thunder and lightning雷电交加
  • 3.steal someone's thunder抢某人的风头
  • 4.thunderous applause雷鸣般的掌声

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    A crack of thunder shook the windows during the storm last night.

  • 2.

    The thunder of the waterfall could be heard from miles away.

  • 3.

    The crowd erupted in a thunder of applause as the performer took the stage.

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