hurricanes
Prononciation : [ˈhɜːrɪkeɪnz]
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Contexte : « weather »
(noun) a strong storm with very strong winds and heavy rain. Hurricanes can cause a lot of damage because their winds can knock down trees and buildings.
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The hurricane last year brought heavy rain, but our town stayed safe without much damage.
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The hurricane caused so much destruction that many homes were not livable anymore.
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What precautions should we take when a hurricane is coming?
Contexte : « natural disasters »
(noun) a tropical storm that has winds of 74 miles per hour or more. It forms over warm ocean waters and can be very dangerous.
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Hurricanes form in the summer when the ocean is warmest.
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Unlike a hurricane, a regular storm has much lower wind speeds and doesn't usually cause severe damage.
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How do scientists predict when a hurricane will hit land?
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