thunderstorm

🇬🇧 UK/'θʌndәstɒ:m/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

A storm with thunder, lightning, and usually heavy rain or hail.

雷暴,雷雨

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
thunderother
+
stormother
=thunderstorm

Common Collocations

  • 1.severe thunderstorm强雷暴
  • 2.thunderstorm warning雷暴预警
  • 3.thunderstorm activity雷暴活动
  • 4.electrical thunderstorm强雷电风暴

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    A sudden thunderstorm forced the outdoor concert to be cancelled.

  • 2.

    The thunderstorm last night knocked out power to thousands of homes.

  • 3.

    Children are often frightened by the loud claps of thunder during a thunderstorm.

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