A1 noun 중립 #184 가장 일반적인

lightning

/ˈlaɪt.nɪŋ/

Lightning is a sudden, bright flash of electricity in the sky during a storm. It usually happens between clouds or between a cloud and the ground, followed by the sound of thunder.

예시

3 / 5
1

The lightning was very bright during the storm.

The bright flash in the sky was easy to see during the rain.

2

The building was equipped with a rod to prevent damage from lightning.

The tall house had a metal stick to stay safe from sky electricity.

3

Did you see that lightning? It was huge!

Did you look at that big flash of light?

어휘 가족

명사
lightning
Verb
lighten
형용사
lightning
관련
thunder
💡

암기 팁

Remember that LIGHTning is the LIGHT you see, and THunder is the THump you hear.

빠른 퀴즈

We saw a bright ___ of lightning in the sky.

정답!

정답은: flash

예시

1

The lightning was very bright during the storm.

everyday

The bright flash in the sky was easy to see during the rain.

2

The building was equipped with a rod to prevent damage from lightning.

formal

The tall house had a metal stick to stay safe from sky electricity.

3

Did you see that lightning? It was huge!

informal

Did you look at that big flash of light?

4

Lightning occurs when electrical charges build up in the atmosphere.

academic

Light in the sky happens when electricity grows in the air.

5

The outdoor event was delayed because of the lightning risk.

business

The party outside started late because the sky electricity was dangerous.

어휘 가족

명사
lightning
Verb
lighten
형용사
lightning
관련
thunder

자주 쓰는 조합

bolt of lightning a single line of lightning
lightning strike when lightning hits something
flash of lightning a quick light from lightning
lightning fast moving very quickly
heat lightning lightning seen from a distance on a warm night

자주 쓰는 구문

at lightning speed

doing something very, very fast

lightning never strikes twice

unusual things don't happen to the same person again

a bolt from the blue

a total surprise

자주 혼동되는 단어

lightning vs lightening

Lightening is a verb that means making something less heavy or lighter in color.

lightning vs thunder

Thunder is the loud noise you hear, while lightning is the light you see.

📝

사용 참고사항

Lightning is usually an uncountable noun. To talk about one instance, say 'a flash of lightning' or 'a bolt of lightning'.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Do not say 'I saw many lightnings.' Instead, say 'I saw many flashes of lightning.'

💡

암기 팁

Remember that LIGHTning is the LIGHT you see, and THunder is the THump you hear.

📖

어원

Derived from the Middle English word 'lightnen', which means to become bright.

문법 패턴

Uncountable noun Often used with the verb 'strike' Commonly used in the phrase 'lightning and thunder'
🌍

문화적 맥락

In many ancient myths, lightning was seen as a weapon used by powerful gods like Zeus or Thor.

빠른 퀴즈

We saw a bright ___ of lightning in the sky.

정답!

정답은: flash

Weather 관련 단어

dawn

A1

Dawn is the time of day when light first appears in the sky before the sun rises. It marks the transition from night to morning and is often associated with the beginning of a new day.

twilight

A1

Twilight is the soft, glowing light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon. It happens in the morning before sunrise and in the evening after sunset.

outlook

A1

An outlook is a description of what the weather is expected to be like in the near future. It helps people plan their activities by predicting if it will be sunny, rainy, or cold.

warning

A1

A statement or signal that tells you about a possible danger or problem in the future. In weather, it is a specific message to stay safe from bad conditions like storms or floods.

advisory

A1

An official announcement or warning about something, especially dangerous weather conditions. It tells people to be careful and provides information on what is happening.

forecast

A1

A forecast is a description of what is likely to happen in the future based on information available now. In the context of weather, it tells you if it will be sunny, rainy, or cold in the coming days.

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.

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