storm

noun

UK/stɔːm/
US/stɔːrm/

Definitions of storm noun

weather(天氣)

  1. 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)

  1. 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

UK/stɔːm/
US/stɔːrm/

Definitions of storm verb

attack(攻擊)

  1. 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)

  1. 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

UK/-stɔːm/
US/-stɔːrm/

Definitions of storm suffix

  1. 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。