What does avalanche mean?

A large mass of snow falling rapidly down a mountain. A sudden arrival of an overwhelming amount of something.

How is avalanche pronounced?

UK /ˈævəlɑːnʃ/, US /ˈævəlæntʃ/.

/ˈævəlɑːnʃ/ · /ˈævəlæntʃ/

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雪崩

n. A large mass of snow falling rapidly down a mountain.

雪崩

n. A sudden arrival of an overwhelming amount of something.

突然涌现的大量事物

The mountain road was closed after an avalanche overnight.

夜里发生雪崩后，那条山路被封闭了。

Mountain communities need reliable warning systems to reduce the risks that avalanches pose to residents and visitors.

山区社区需要可靠的预警系统，以降低雪崩对居民和游客构成的风险。

an avalanche of后接复数或不可数名词，表示大量涌来。

What does avalanche mean?: A large mass of snow falling rapidly down a mountain. A sudden arrival of an overwhelming amount of something.
How is avalanche pronounced?: UK /ˈævəlɑːnʃ/, US /ˈævəlæntʃ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.