tornado
A tornado is a violent and powerful windstorm that looks like a tall, spinning tube of clouds. It moves across the land in a narrow path, often causing a lot of damage to buildings and trees.
예시
3 / 5The family hid in the basement during the tornado.
The family went to the lowest part of the house to stay safe from the storm.
The governor declared a state of emergency after the massive tornado hit the town.
The leader said the town needed extra help because of the big storm.
That tornado last night was crazy; it totally destroyed the old barn.
The windstorm last night was very intense and broke the farm building.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of the letter 'T'—a Tornado is a Tall tube that Tears things apart.
빠른 퀴즈
The loud ___ warned the residents that a tornado was coming.
정답!
정답은: siren
예시
The family hid in the basement during the tornado.
everydayThe family went to the lowest part of the house to stay safe from the storm.
The governor declared a state of emergency after the massive tornado hit the town.
formalThe leader said the town needed extra help because of the big storm.
That tornado last night was crazy; it totally destroyed the old barn.
informalThe windstorm last night was very intense and broke the farm building.
Meteorologists use Doppler radar to track the path of a developing tornado.
academicWeather scientists use special tools to see where the spinning storm is going.
Our company offers insurance policies specifically covering tornado damage.
businessOur business provides protection if the windstorm breaks your property.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
Tornado Alley
A region in the US known for frequent tornadoes.
A tornado of activity
A situation where someone is moving or working very fast and messily.
Ride out the storm
To stay safe and wait until a dangerous situation ends.
자주 혼동되는 단어
A tornado is a small, intense spinning wind over land, while a hurricane is a huge storm system that forms over the ocean.
사용 참고사항
The word 'tornado' is used specifically for the funnel-shaped wind. In the United States, the informal term 'twister' is very common.
자주 하는 실수
Learners sometimes use 'tornado' for any strong wind. Remember it must have a spinning, tube-like shape to be a tornado.
암기 팁
Think of the letter 'T'—a Tornado is a Tall tube that Tears things apart.
어원
Derived from the Spanish words 'tronada' (thunderstorm) and 'tornar' (to turn).
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In the United States, tornadoes are a major part of the culture in the Midwest, where schools often have 'tornado drills'.
빠른 퀴즈
The loud ___ warned the residents that a tornado was coming.
정답!
정답은: siren
관련 어휘
Weather 관련 단어
forecast
A1A 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
A1Weather 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
A1Describes 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
A1A 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
A1Warm 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
A1Dry 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
A1The 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
A1Hail 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
A1Thunder 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
A1A 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.
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