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hurricane

/ˈhʌrɪkən/

A hurricane is a very large and powerful storm with extremely strong winds and heavy rain. These storms form over warm ocean waters and can cause significant damage when they move over land.

例文

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1

The hurricane is coming, so we must stay inside our house.

The hurricane is coming, so we must stay inside our house.

2

The government issued a formal warning about the approaching hurricane.

The government issued a formal warning about the approaching hurricane.

3

That hurricane was crazy; I have never seen such strong wind!

That hurricane was crazy; I have never seen such strong wind!

語族

名詞
hurricane
形容詞
hurricanelike
関連
storm
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覚え方のコツ

Think of a 'Hurry-cane' — the wind is in such a 'hurry' that it blows away an old man's walking 'cane.'

クイックテスト

The _______ brought very strong winds and lots of rain to the coastal city.

正解!

正解は: hurricane

例文

1

The hurricane is coming, so we must stay inside our house.

everyday

The hurricane is coming, so we must stay inside our house.

2

The government issued a formal warning about the approaching hurricane.

formal

The government issued a formal warning about the approaching hurricane.

3

That hurricane was crazy; I have never seen such strong wind!

informal

That hurricane was crazy; I have never seen such strong wind!

4

Scientists study the path of a hurricane to predict where it will land.

academic

Scientists study the path of a hurricane to predict where it will land.

5

The hurricane caused a major delay in our international shipping schedule.

business

The hurricane caused a major delay in our international shipping schedule.

語族

名詞
hurricane
形容詞
hurricanelike
関連
storm

よく使う組み合わせ

hurricane season hurricane season
hurricane warning hurricane warning
eye of the hurricane eye of the hurricane
category five hurricane category five hurricane
survive a hurricane survive a hurricane

よく使うフレーズ

The eye of the hurricane

The calm center of a storm or a difficult situation.

Hurricane-force winds

Winds that are as strong as a hurricane.

Brace for the hurricane

To prepare for a coming storm or trouble.

よく混同される語

hurricane vs tornado

A tornado is a small, spinning wind over land, while a hurricane is a massive storm system from the ocean.

hurricane vs typhoon

They are the same storm; 'typhoon' is used in the Northwest Pacific, 'hurricane' in the Atlantic.

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使い方のコツ

Use 'hurricane' when talking about large tropical storms in the Atlantic or Northeast Pacific oceans. It is a countable noun, so you can say 'a hurricane' or 'many hurricanes.'

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よくある間違い

Don't call every big rainstorm a hurricane; it must have specific wind speeds and a circular structure to be called one.

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覚え方のコツ

Think of a 'Hurry-cane' — the wind is in such a 'hurry' that it blows away an old man's walking 'cane.'

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語源

From the Spanish word 'huracán', which came from a Taino word for the Caribbean god of storms.

文法パターン

Countable noun: one hurricane, two hurricanes. Usually used with verbs like 'hit', 'strike', 'form', or 'weaken'.
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文化的な背景

In the United States and the Caribbean, people prepare for 'hurricane season' every year from June to November.

クイックテスト

The _______ brought very strong winds and lots of rain to the coastal city.

正解!

正解は: hurricane

Weatherの関連語

windy

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Windy is an adjective used to describe weather conditions where there is a lot of strong, moving air. It characterizes a day or a place where the wind is blowing harder than usual, often making it feel colder or causing objects to move.

foggy

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Foggy is an adjective used to describe weather where there is a thick cloud of tiny water droplets near the ground. It makes it very difficult to see things that are far away or even close by.

stormy

A1

Describes weather that is characterized by strong winds, heavy rain, and often thunder or lightning. It can also refer to a situation or relationship marked by strong conflict or angry arguments.

overcast

A1

An overcast is a condition where the entire sky is covered with clouds and no sun can be seen. It describes a grey and dull sky that often happens before rain or during cold days.

cool

A1

Describes a temperature that is moderately cold, typically in a way that is pleasant or refreshing. It is used to describe weather that is neither hot nor very cold, often requiring a light jacket.

freezing

A1

Freezing refers to the temperature at which water turns into ice, which is 0°C or 32°F. It describes the process or the state of the weather when it is cold enough for liquid to become solid.

humid

A1

Humid describes air that feels wet, damp, and sticky because it contains a lot of water vapor. It is often used to describe hot weather that makes you feel sweaty.

wet

A1

Describes something that is covered in or full of water or another liquid. In the context of weather, it refers to a day or period when it is raining.

mild

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Mild describes weather that is warmer than usual for a specific time of year, especially in winter or autumn. It means the temperature is moderate and pleasant, rather than being very cold or freezing.

rain

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Rain is water that falls from clouds in the sky in small drops. It is a natural weather event that provides water for plants and fills rivers and lakes.

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