A1 noun Neutral #4,410 am häufigsten

cyclone

/ˈsaɪ.kləʊn/

A cyclone is a very large and powerful storm with strong winds that spin in a circle. It usually happens over warm oceans and brings heavy rain and strong winds to the land.

Beispiele

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1

The cyclone hit the coast early this morning.

The cyclone hit the coast early this morning.

2

Authorities have issued a warning regarding the approaching cyclone.

Authorities have issued a warning regarding the approaching cyclone.

3

Check the news to see if that cyclone is coming here.

Check the news to see if that cyclone is coming here.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
cyclone
Adverb
cyclonically
Adjektiv
cyclonic
Verwandt
cyclogenesis
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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'cycle'—the wheels of a bicycle spin in a circle, just like the winds of a cyclone.

Schnelles Quiz

The ______ caused a lot of damage to the coastal village with its 200km/h winds.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: cyclone

Beispiele

1

The cyclone hit the coast early this morning.

everyday

The cyclone hit the coast early this morning.

2

Authorities have issued a warning regarding the approaching cyclone.

formal

Authorities have issued a warning regarding the approaching cyclone.

3

Check the news to see if that cyclone is coming here.

informal

Check the news to see if that cyclone is coming here.

4

The physical characteristics of a cyclone include a low-pressure center and rotating winds.

academic

The physical characteristics of a cyclone include a low-pressure center and rotating winds.

5

The company expects shipping delays due to the tropical cyclone in the region.

business

The company expects shipping delays due to the tropical cyclone in the region.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
cyclone
Adverb
cyclonically
Adjektiv
cyclonic
Verwandt
cyclogenesis

Häufige Kollokationen

tropical cyclone tropical cyclone
cyclone warning cyclone warning
eye of the cyclone eye of the cyclone
powerful cyclone powerful cyclone
cyclone season cyclone season

Häufige Phrasen

cyclone shelter

cyclone shelter

post-cyclone recovery

post-cyclone recovery

cyclone track

cyclone track

Wird oft verwechselt mit

cyclone vs tornado

A tornado is a smaller, violent wind funnel over land, while a cyclone is a massive storm system over the ocean.

cyclone vs hurricane

These are the same type of storm; 'hurricane' is used in the Atlantic, while 'cyclone' is used in the South Pacific and Indian Ocean.

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Nutzungshinweise

The word 'cyclone' is specifically used by meteorologists and locals in the Indian Ocean and South Pacific regions. In common conversation, it refers to any large rotating wind storm.

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Häufige Fehler

Don't use 'cyclone' for a simple rainy day or a light wind; it must be a severe, rotating storm system.

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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'cycle'—the wheels of a bicycle spin in a circle, just like the winds of a cyclone.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Greek word 'kyklos', meaning 'circle' or 'coil of a snake'.

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun: one cyclone, two cyclones Often used with the definite article 'the' when referring to a specific storm event Usually followed by verbs like 'hit', 'strike', or 'approach'
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Kultureller Kontext

In countries like Australia, India, and Bangladesh, cyclone preparedness is a major part of public safety education.

Schnelles Quiz

The ______ caused a lot of damage to the coastal village with its 200km/h winds.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: cyclone

Mehr Weather Wörter

weather

A1

Weather describes the state of the atmosphere at a specific place and time, including temperature, rain, and wind. It refers to short-term conditions rather than long-term patterns.

snowy

A1

Describes a place or time that is covered with snow or has a lot of snow falling. It is often used to talk about winter weather and the white appearance of the ground.

clear

A1

A state or period of cloudless weather where the sun or stars are clearly visible. It refers to a sky that is free from clouds, fog, or smoke.

warm

A1

Warm describes a temperature that is comfortably high, sitting between cool and hot. It is often used to describe pleasant weather, clothing that keeps heat in, or a friendly and kind personality.

dry

A1

Dry describes something that is free from moisture or liquid and not wet. In terms of weather, it refers to a climate or a day where there is little to no rain.

extreme

A1

The highest or lowest level of something, such as very hot or very cold weather. It is a point that is very far from the middle or what is usual.

hail

A1

Hail is a type of weather where small, hard balls of ice fall from the sky like rain. These ice balls are called hailstones and usually fall during a storm.

thunder

A1

Thunder is the loud, crashing sound that follows a flash of lightning during a storm. It happens because lightning heats the air very quickly, causing it to expand and create a sound wave.

mist

A1

A thin cloud of very small water droplets in the air that makes it difficult to see clearly. It is similar to fog but not as thick and often appears near the ground or water in the morning.

dew

A1

Dew is the small drops of water that form on grass, leaves, and other surfaces outdoors during the night. It occurs when the air becomes cold enough for water vapor to turn into liquid droplets.

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