单词 | lightning storm |
释义 | > as lemmaslightning storm lightning storm n. a storm accompanied by (much) lightning; a thunderstorm.Quot. 1599 probably shows lightening adj. 1. ΘΚΠ the world > the earth > weather and the atmosphere > weather > bad weather > thunder and lightning > [noun] > lightning > lightning storm firestorm1581 lightning storm1705 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. < as lemmas |
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