typhoon
UK/tai'fu:n/US
IELTSGREC2
Definitions
n.
A severe tropical cyclone with very strong winds occurring in the western Pacific Ocean.
台风
Root Breakdown
Loanwordtyphoonother
=typhoon
Common Collocations
- 1.typhoon season台风季节
- 2.typhoon warning台风预警
- 3.powerful typhoon强台风
- 4.typhoon hits台风袭击
Example Sentences
- 1.
The typhoon made landfall on the coast, causing widespread flooding and damage.
- 2.
Residents were urged to evacuate before the powerful typhoon arrived.
- 3.
The typhoon season in East Asia typically runs from June to November.