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单词 lightning storm
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lightning storm
lightning storm n. a storm accompanied by (much) lightning; a thunderstorm.Quot. 1599 probably shows lightening adj. 1.
In quot. 1705 in figurative context.
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the world > the earth > weather and the atmosphere > weather > bad weather > thunder and lightning > [noun] > lightning > lightning storm
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1599 R. Allott Wits Theater Little World f. 123 Salmoneus, by lightening of a Torch, did counterfet the thundering sownds & lightning stormes of heauen.]
1705 S. Cobb Honour Retriev'd 7 His Arm, extended, held a Lightning Storm; Not such as Clouds from clashing Vapours form, But such as Heav'nly Wrath is us'd to throw On Human Crimes.
1827 Morning Chron. 1 Aug. Worcester and its environs were visited with one of the most awful lightning storms, with very little thunder, ever experienced.
1991 Westcoast Logger July 14/2 During lightning storms, all work on high-lead and skyline sides must stop because the yarder is an excellent lightning rod.
2009 N.Y. Mag. 28 Sept. 97/1 Games aren't supposed to start this late, but lightning storms have set the event hopelessly behind.
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