tornado
/tɔː(ɹ)ˈneɪ.dəʊ/
B1 · Intermediate★★★☆☆
Simple Meaning
快速旋转的强风，能造成很大破坏。
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation📰News & Media📝Exam Vocabulary
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“因为龙卷风警报，我们不得不躲进地下室。”
“那场龙卷风摧毁了该地区的几栋房屋。”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A violent windstorm characterized by a mobile, twisting, funnel-shaped cloud.
“A tornado is a rotating column of air.”