storm
의미: Violent weather with strong winds and rain; a sudden outburst
A storm is a violent weather condition with strong winds, heavy rain, thunder, or snow. Figuratively, it can mean a sudden outburst of emotion or controversy. 'To storm' as a verb means to move angrily or to attack. 'The calm before the storm' is a quiet period before trouble.
예문
- A severe storm is forecast for tonight. 预报今晚将有严重的暴风雨。Se pronostica una tormenta severa para esta noche.今夜は激しい嵐が予報されています。오늘 밤 심한 폭풍이 예보되어 있습니다.
- The announcement caused a storm of protest. 这一宣布引发了抗议风暴。El anuncio causó una tormenta de protestas.その発表は抗議の嵐を引き起こしました。그 발표는 항의의 폭풍을 일으켰습니다.
- She stormed out of the room in anger. 她愤怒地冲出了房间。Ella salió furiosa de la habitación.彼女は怒って部屋から飛び出しました。그녀는 화가 나서 방을 박차고 나갔습니다.
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사용 가이드
맥락: general
어조: neutral
기원과 역사
From Old English 'storm' meaning 'a tempest, violent disturbance of weather', from Proto-Germanic 'sturmaz'. Related to German 'Sturm' and Dutch 'storm'. The verb sense of 'to attack violently' dates from the 15th century.
문화적 배경
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
이야기와 상식
From Old English 'storm.' The phrase 'brainstorm' originally meant a sudden mental disturbance, but now means generating creative ideas. 'Any port in a storm' expresses accepting any help when desperate. In Shakespeare's 'The Tempest,' a magical storm drives the entire plot.
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