What does storm mean?

severe weather with strong winds and rain, snow, or thunder to move somewhere angrily and forcefully a sudden wave of strong public anger or criticism

storm

/stɔːm/ · /stɔːrm/

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暴风雨；风暴

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Definitions

n. severe weather with strong winds and rain, snow, or thunder

暴风雨；风暴

v. to move somewhere angrily and forcefully

怒气冲冲地走

n. a sudden wave of strong public anger or criticism

风波；强烈反响

Example

We stayed indoors while the storm shook the windows.

暴风雨震得窗户直响，我们一直待在屋里。

Coastal communities need stronger flood defences to protect homes and essential services during severe storms.

沿海社区需要更坚固的防洪设施，以在强风暴期间保护住房和基本公共服务。

Collocations

a severe storm
a storm of protest
storm out of the room

Word family

stormy (adj.)

Synonyms

tempest

Usage tip

storm out表示愤然离开，不是风暴向外移动。

FAQ

What does storm mean?: severe weather with strong winds and rain, snow, or thunder to move somewhere angrily and forcefully a sudden wave of strong public anger or criticism
How is storm pronounced?: UK /stɔːm/, US /stɔːrm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.