blizzard
A severe snowstorm characterized by very strong winds and low visibility over an extended period. In a metaphorical sense, it refers to an overwhelming or confusing mass of something that arrives suddenly, such as data or paperwork.
Beispiele
3 von 5The mountain climbers were forced to seek shelter when the blizzard hit without warning.
The people climbing the mountain had to find a safe place when the heavy snowstorm started suddenly.
Meteorological data suggests that blizzard conditions will persist for at least forty-eight hours.
Weather information indicates that the severe storm conditions will continue for two days.
I'm not going out in that blizzard; I'll just wait for the snow to stop.
I am staying inside because of that huge storm; I will wait until it stops snowing.
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Think of a 'bliz' (like a 'blitz' attack) of 'lizards'—imagine a thousand cold, white lizards falling rapidly from the sky.
Schnelles Quiz
The public relations department had to manage a ______ of media inquiries after the scandal broke.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: a
Beispiele
The mountain climbers were forced to seek shelter when the blizzard hit without warning.
everydayThe people climbing the mountain had to find a safe place when the heavy snowstorm started suddenly.
Meteorological data suggests that blizzard conditions will persist for at least forty-eight hours.
formalWeather information indicates that the severe storm conditions will continue for two days.
I'm not going out in that blizzard; I'll just wait for the snow to stop.
informalI am staying inside because of that huge storm; I will wait until it stops snowing.
The historical analysis focuses on the socio-economic impact of the Great Blizzard of 1888.
academicThe academic study looks at how the massive 1888 snowstorm affected society and the economy.
The company faced a blizzard of criticism from shareholders following the release of the quarterly report.
businessThe business received a massive amount of negative feedback from investors after the report came out.
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
a blizzard of activity
a period of intense and hurried work
weather the blizzard
to endure a difficult or overwhelming situation
blizzard of protest
a massive and sudden outcry against a decision
Wird oft verwechselt mit
A snowstorm is a general term, whereas a blizzard must have winds over 35mph and visibility under 1/4 mile.
A whiteout is the visual condition where you can't see anything; a blizzard is the actual storm event.
Nutzungshinweise
While it literally describes a weather event, 'blizzard' is highly effective in professional writing to describe an overwhelming volume of information or tasks.
Häufige Fehler
Learners often use 'blizzard' for any light snowfall, but it should be reserved for intense, windy, and dangerous conditions.
Merkhilfe
Think of a 'bliz' (like a 'blitz' attack) of 'lizards'—imagine a thousand cold, white lizards falling rapidly from the sky.
Wortherkunft
The word's origin is uncertain, but it became popular in the United States in the 1870s, possibly derived from 'blaze' or 'blast'.
Grammatikmuster
Kultureller Kontext
In many northern countries, a blizzard often results in 'snow days' where schools and businesses close for safety.
Schnelles Quiz
The public relations department had to manage a ______ of media inquiries after the scandal broke.
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Die richtige Antwort ist: a
Verwandtes Vokabular
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to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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