storm

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Meaning: Violent weather with strong winds and rain; a sudden outburst

暴风雨,风暴,骚动
tormenta, tempestad, irrumpir
嵐、暴風雨、騒動
폭풍, 폭풍우, 소동

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.

storm是伴有强风、暴雨、雷电或雪的恶劣天气状况。比喻性地,它可以意味着情绪或争议的突然爆发。动词「to storm」意思是愤怒地移动或攻击。「暴风雨前的平静」是麻烦来临前的安静时期。
Una storm es una condición climática violenta con fuertes vientos, lluvia intensa, truenos o nieve. Figurativamente, puede significar un estallido repentino de emoción o controversia. «To storm» como verbo significa moverse con enojo o atacar. «The calm before the storm» es un período tranquilo antes de los problemas.
stormは、強風、大雨、雷、または雪を伴う激しい気象状況です。比喩的には、感情や論争の突然の爆発を意味することがあります。動詞としての「to storm」は怒って動くまたは攻撃することを意味します。「嵐の前の静けさ」は trouble の前の静かな期間です。
storm은 강풍, 폭우, 천둥, 또는 눈을 동반하는 격렬한 기상 상태를 말합니다. 비유적으로는 감정이나 논란의 갑작스러운 폭발을 의미할 수 있습니다. 동사로서 'to storm'은 화를 내며 이동하거나 공격하는 것을 뜻합니다. 'The calm before the storm(폭풍 전의 고요)'은 문제가 발생하기 전의 조용한 시기를 말합니다.

Examples

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

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.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Story & Trivia

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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