cascade
Произношение: [kæˈskeɪd]
Слово
Контекст: «nature»
(noun) a cascade is a small waterfall or a series of waterfalls that flow down a slope. Think of a pretty waterfall you might see in a park where the water comes down in steps.
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We saw a beautiful cascade in the forest during our hike.
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There was no cascade in the dry riverbed; it was completely empty.
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What does the cascade look like when it rains?
Контекст: «sequence»
(noun) a cascade can also be a series of events or actions that happen one after another, like a chain reaction. If one thing happens and it causes many others, that's a cascade.
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The teacher's explanation triggered a cascade of questions from the students.
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The sudden change did not cause a cascade of reactions as we expected.
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Can you think of a time when one event caused a cascade of things to happen?
Контекст: «movement»
(verb) to cascade means to fall or flow in large amounts, often in a way that looks like a waterfall. It's like when you let your hair down and it falls over your shoulders in waves.
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The colorful leaves cascaded down the hill in the autumn breeze.
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The rain did not cascade from the roof; it dripped slowly instead.
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How does the water cascade when the dam opens?
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