gust
A gust is a sudden, strong rush of wind that starts and stops very quickly. It is different from a steady wind because it only lasts for a short period of time.
例句
3 / 5A sudden gust of wind blew my hat off my head.
A quick, strong rush of air moved my hat away.
The airport reported gusts of up to 40 miles per hour during the storm.
The airport recorded sudden wind bursts reaching 40 miles per hour.
Hold onto your umbrella, there's a big gust coming!
Hold your umbrella tightly because a strong wind is about to hit.
词族
记忆技巧
Think of the 'G' in Gust as a 'Giant' puff of wind that 'Goes' away quickly.
快速测验
A strong ___ of wind blew the autumn leaves across the garden.
正确!
正确答案是: a
例句
A sudden gust of wind blew my hat off my head.
everydayA quick, strong rush of air moved my hat away.
The airport reported gusts of up to 40 miles per hour during the storm.
formalThe airport recorded sudden wind bursts reaching 40 miles per hour.
Hold onto your umbrella, there's a big gust coming!
informalHold your umbrella tightly because a strong wind is about to hit.
The research measured the frequency of wind gusts in the mountain valley.
academicThe study looked at how often sudden wind bursts happened in the valley.
High gusts delayed the construction of the outdoor stage.
businessStrong, sudden winds caused a delay in building the stage outside.
词族
常见搭配
常用短语
a gust of wind
a single instance of sudden wind
gusts of passion
sudden, strong feelings of emotion
to gust up
to suddenly become very windy
容易混淆的词
A breeze is a light, gentle, and steady wind, while a gust is sudden and strong.
A gale is a very strong wind that lasts a long time, whereas a gust is very short.
使用说明
The word is almost always used with 'of wind' unless the context is already clear. It can also be used metaphorically for emotions, like a 'gust of anger'.
常见错误
Learners often use 'gust' to mean 'wind' in general, but remember it must be a sudden and short event.
记忆技巧
Think of the 'G' in Gust as a 'Giant' puff of wind that 'Goes' away quickly.
词源
From the Old Norse word 'gustr', which means a cold blast of wind.
语法模式
文化背景
In English-speaking countries, weather forecasts always mention gusts specifically to warn drivers and sailors of sudden danger.
快速测验
A strong ___ of wind blew the autumn leaves across the garden.
正确!
正确答案是: a
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