cyclone
/ˈsaɪ.kləʊn/
B1 · Intermediate★★★☆☆
Simple Meaning
风速极快、呈螺旋状旋转的强烈风暴。
When to Use
📰News & Media📚Academic Writing📝Exam Vocabulary
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“昨晚一场气旋袭击了海岸，许多房屋受损。”
“天气预报说气旋要来了，我们应该做好准备。”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
(broad sense) A weather phenomenon consisting of a system of winds rotating around a center of low atmospheric pressure