storm
noun
Definitions of storm noun
weather(天氣)
- A2Countable(可數名詞)
An extreme weather event characterized by high winds, heavy rainfall, and often including thunder and lightning.
暴風雨;風暴
Many trees were uprooted during the recent series of storms.
最近的暴風雨連襲期間,許多樹木被連根拔起。
They are still working to repair the damage caused by the storm.
他們仍在努力修復暴風雨造成的損壞。
Many parts of the city experienced a power outage due to the storm last night.
由於昨晚的暴風雨,城市的許多地區都經歷了停電。
reaction(反應)
- Countable(可數名詞)Usually singular(通常單數)
A strong and angry reaction from a large number of people; usually used in the singular.
憤怒的潮水;強烈抗議
The announcement of the new tax triggered a storm of protests.
新稅收的公告引發了一陣抗議風暴。
His comments caused a storm of criticism on social media.
他的言論在社交媒體上引起了一陣批評風暴。
The decision led to a storm of debate during the meeting.
這項決定在會議期間引發了一陣辯論風暴。
Phrases of storm noun
- take someone/something by storm
To become suddenly and extremely successful or popular in a particular place or among a specific group of people; to quickly and completely captivate or impress.
一爆而紅;風靡一時
• The new band took the music scene by storm with their unique sound.
這支新樂團以他們獨特的聲音席捲了音樂圈。
verb
Definitions of storm verb
attack(攻擊)
- Transitive(及物動詞)
To attack a place or building by suddenly entering in large numbers.
強攻;突襲
Hundreds of soldiers stormed the castle.
數百名士兵衝進了城堡。
Protesters stormed the government building.
抗議者衝進了政府大樓。
Fans stormed into the stadium.
球迷們湧入了體育場。
emotion(情緒)
- Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)literary(文學性)
To express anger in a loud and often uncontrolled manner; to rant or rave.
怒吼;咆哮
"I never want to see you again!" he stormed.
「我再也不想見到你!」他咆哮著。
She stormed out of the room.
她氣沖沖地走出了房間。
He stormed at the team for the errors in the report.
他對團隊在報告中的錯誤大發雷霆。
Phrases of storm verb
- storm in/into/out
To enter or leave a place in an angry, agitated, or vehement manner.
怒氣冲冲地進入/離開
• Hearing the news, she stormed into the office.
聽到這個消息,她怒氣沖沖地衝進了辦公室。
suffix
Definitions of storm suffix
Used to create words that describe particular types of intense weather.
…風暴(表示特定類型的劇烈天氣)
a rainstorm
一場暴雨
a sandstorm
一場沙塵暴
a snowstorm
一場暴風雪
Idioms
- storm in a teacup
a situation where there is excessive anger or worry about something that is not important.
小題大作
• Their argument was just a storm in a teacup and it will soon blow over.
他們的爭論只是茶杯裡的風暴,很快就會平息。
- cook up, dance up, talk up, etc. a storm
To perform an action with a great deal of energy and skill, often with noticeable enthusiasm.
大力做…,猛力做…
• The band was playing up a storm on stage last night, driving the crowd wild.
昨晚樂團在舞台上演奏得如火如荼,讓觀眾瘋狂不已。