avalanche
Aussprache: [ˈæv.ə.læntʃ]
Wort
Kontext: „natural phenomena“
(noun) a large amount of snow, ice, and rocks that suddenly falls down a mountain. It's like when a big pile of snow gets too heavy and crashes down the slope.
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The snowboarders were excited to watch the stunning avalanche from a safe distance.
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Thankfully, there wasn't an avalanche last winter, so the mountains were safe for hikers.
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What should you do if you see signs of an avalanche while skiing?
Kontext: „metaphor“
(noun) a sudden and overwhelming amount of something, such as information or events. It's like when you receive too many emails at once and feel buried by them.
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After the announcement, there was an avalanche of responses from the community.
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The teacher's explanation wasn't an avalanche; it was very clear and easy to understand.
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Have you ever felt an avalanche of homework after a long break?
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