avalanche
Произношение: [ˈæv.ə.læntʃ]
Слово
Контекст: «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.
Пример
The snowboarders were excited to watch the stunning avalanche from a safe distance.
Пример
Thankfully, there wasn't an avalanche last winter, so the mountains were safe for hikers.
Пример
What should you do if you see signs of an avalanche while skiing?
Контекст: «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.
Пример
After the announcement, there was an avalanche of responses from the community.
Пример
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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