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tornado

/tɔːrˈneɪdoʊ/

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.

例句

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1

The family hid in the basement during the tornado.

The family went to the lowest part of the house to stay safe from the storm.

2

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.

3

That tornado last night was crazy; it totally destroyed the old barn.

The windstorm last night was very intense and broke the farm building.

词族

名词
tornado
形容词
tornadic
相关
storm
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记忆技巧

Think of the letter 'T'—a Tornado is a Tall tube that Tears things apart.

快速测验

The loud ___ warned the residents that a tornado was coming.

正确!

正确答案是: siren

例句

1

The family hid in the basement during the tornado.

everyday

The family went to the lowest part of the house to stay safe from the storm.

2

The governor declared a state of emergency after the massive tornado hit the town.

formal

The leader said the town needed extra help because of the big storm.

3

That tornado last night was crazy; it totally destroyed the old barn.

informal

The windstorm last night was very intense and broke the farm building.

4

Meteorologists use Doppler radar to track the path of a developing tornado.

academic

Weather scientists use special tools to see where the spinning storm is going.

5

Our company offers insurance policies specifically covering tornado damage.

business

Our business provides protection if the windstorm breaks your property.

词族

名词
tornado
形容词
tornadic
相关
storm

常见搭配

tornado warning An official alert that a tornado is nearby.
tornado siren A loud noise used to warn people of a storm.
severe tornado A very strong and dangerous windstorm.
tornado alley An area where these storms happen very often.
seek shelter To find a safe place to hide from the wind.

常用短语

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.

容易混淆的词

tornado vs hurricane

A tornado is a small, intense spinning wind over land, while a hurricane is a huge storm system that forms over the ocean.

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使用说明

The word 'tornado' is used specifically for the funnel-shaped wind. In the United States, the informal term 'twister' is very common.

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常见错误

Learners sometimes use 'tornado' for any strong wind. Remember it must have a spinning, tube-like shape to be a tornado.

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记忆技巧

Think of the letter 'T'—a Tornado is a Tall tube that Tears things apart.

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词源

Derived from the Spanish words 'tronada' (thunderstorm) and 'tornar' (to turn).

语法模式

Countable noun Plural: tornadoes or tornados Often used with the verb 'hit' or 'touch down'
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文化背景

In the United States, tornadoes are a major part of the culture in the Midwest, where schools often have 'tornado drills'.

快速测验

The loud ___ warned the residents that a tornado was coming.

正确!

正确答案是: siren

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