thunderstorm
UK/'θʌndәstɒ:m/US
TOEFLA2
Definitions
n.
A storm with thunder, lightning, and usually heavy rain or hail.
雷暴，雷雨
Root Breakdown
Native Englishthunderother
+
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.