fog
Fog is a thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface. it obscures or restricts visibility, making it difficult to see far ahead.
例句
3 / 5I could barely see the road while driving through the thick fog this morning.
I could barely see the road while driving through the thick fog this morning.
The airport authorities suspended all departures due to persistent dense fog on the runway.
The airport authorities suspended all departures due to persistent dense fog on the runway.
Whoa, look at all that fog outside; you can't even see the neighbors' house!
Whoa, look at all that fog outside; you can't even see the neighbors' house!
词族
记忆技巧
Think of 'Gray' and 'Ground'—Fog is like a Gray cloud on the Ground.
快速测验
The morning _____ was so thick that the driver had to turn on his headlights.
正确!
正确答案是: fog
例句
I could barely see the road while driving through the thick fog this morning.
everydayI could barely see the road while driving through the thick fog this morning.
The airport authorities suspended all departures due to persistent dense fog on the runway.
formalThe airport authorities suspended all departures due to persistent dense fog on the runway.
Whoa, look at all that fog outside; you can't even see the neighbors' house!
informalWhoa, look at all that fog outside; you can't even see the neighbors' house!
Meteorological data suggests that coastal fog is a primary source of moisture for local flora.
academicMeteorological data suggests that coastal fog is a primary source of moisture for local flora.
We should anticipate logistical delays if the heavy fog continues to affect the shipping lanes.
businessWe should anticipate logistical delays if the heavy fog continues to affect the shipping lanes.
词族
常见搭配
常用短语
in a fog
confused or not thinking clearly
brain fog
a feeling of mental confusion or lack of focus
the fog of war
uncertainty in situational awareness experienced by participants in military operations
容易混淆的词
Mist is thinner than fog; you can see further through mist (over 1km) than through fog (less than 1km).
Smog is a mixture of smoke and fog, usually caused by pollution, whereas fog is natural water vapor.
使用说明
Fog is usually an uncountable noun when referring to the weather. We use 'thick' or 'dense' to describe it, rather than 'strong' or 'hard'.
常见错误
Learners often use the word 'smoke' to describe fog. Remember that smoke comes from fire, while fog comes from water.
记忆技巧
Think of 'Gray' and 'Ground'—Fog is like a Gray cloud on the Ground.
词源
Probably of Scandinavian origin, related to Danish 'fog' meaning 'spray' or 'drift'.
语法模式
文化背景
London was historically famous for its thick 'pea-souper' fogs, which were actually a dangerous mix of natural fog and coal smoke.
快速测验
The morning _____ was so thick that the driver had to turn on his headlights.
正确!
正确答案是: fog
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