hurricanes
Произношение: [ˈhɜːrɪkeɪnz]
Слово
Контекст: «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.
Пример
The hurricane last year brought heavy rain, but our town stayed safe without much damage.
Пример
The hurricane caused so much destruction that many homes were not livable anymore.
Пример
What precautions should we take when a hurricane is coming?
Контекст: «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.
Пример
Hurricanes form in the summer when the ocean is warmest.
Пример
Unlike a hurricane, a regular storm has much lower wind speeds and doesn't usually cause severe damage.
Пример
How do scientists predict when a hurricane will hit land?
0s0s