tornado
/tɔːˈneɪdəʊ/ · /tɔːrˈneɪdoʊ/
CEFR level B2Topic NatureWord #3895 in the learning path
龙卷风
Definitions
n. a violently rotating column of air reaching down from a cloud
龙卷风
Example
We watched the tornado from a safe underground shelter.
我们在安全的地下避难处观察那场龙卷风。
Effective warning systems can reduce injuries when a tornado approaches a densely populated area.
当龙卷风接近人口密集地区时，有效的预警系统能够减少人员受伤。
Collocations
- a powerful tornado
- tornado warning
- tornado damage
Usage tip
复数可写tornadoes或tornados。
FAQ
- What does tornado mean?
- a violently rotating column of air reaching down from a cloud
- How is tornado pronounced?
- UK /tɔːˈneɪdəʊ/, US /tɔːrˈneɪdoʊ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
