英语词汇“lightning”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

　

单词	lightning
释义	Trends of lightning View usage for: lightning (laɪtnɪŋ) 1. uncountable noun Lightning is the very bright flashes of light in the sky that happen during thunderstorms. One man died when he was struck by lightning. Another flash of lightning lit up the cave. ...thunder and lightning. 2. See also forked lightning 3. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] Lightning describes things that happen very quickly or last for only a short time. Driving today demands lightning reflexes. lightning in British English (ˈlaɪtnɪŋ) noun 1. a flash of light in the sky, occurring during a thunderstorm and caused by a discharge of electricity, either between clouds or between a cloud and the earth ▶ Related adjectives: fulgurous, fulminous 2. (modifier) fast and sudden a lightning raid Word origin C14: variant of lightening lightning in American English (ˈlaɪtnɪŋ) noun 1. a flash of light in the sky caused by the discharge of atmospheric electricity fromone cloud to another or between a cloud and the earth 2. such a discharge of electricity verb intransitive 3. to give off such a discharge adjective 4. like lightning Word origin ME lightninge < lightnen, to lighten1 lightning in Insurance (laɪtnɪŋ) noun (Insurance: Residence insurance) Lightning is electrical discharges causing very bright flashes of light in the sky and often, when striking the ground, causing severe damage to persons or objects. Fire insurance is coverage protecting property against losses caused by a fire orlightning. When his boat, which also doubles as his home, was struck by lightning, the insurance company refused to pay out. Lightning is electrical discharges causing very bright flashes of light in the sky and often,when striking the ground, causing severe damage to persons or objects. More idioms containing lightning like lightning a lightning rod for something lightning does not strike twice Image of lightning © Mihai Simonia, shutterstock Examples of 'lightning' in a sentence lightning There was thunder and lightning and it was freezing cold. Times, Sunday Times (2016) There is enough energy in a lightning bolt to power about a billion homes. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The new phones will appear lightning fast and take better snaps. The Sun (2016) It was so full of thunder and lightning. Times, Sunday Times (2016) But then a lightning bolt struck me and that lightning bolt was Sophie. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The Met Office also warned that lightning strikes could lead to power disruptions. Times, Sunday Times (2017) A FAMILY has been left homeless after a freak lightning strike ripped through their property. The Sun (2016) Lightning raids in class are entirely justified. The Sun (2014) There was a sudden flash of lightning that gave the face blazing eyes. Sidney Sheldon The Other Side of Me It is usually a lightning visit to a takeaway and back to the newsroom at top speed. Times, Sunday Times (2009) They will appear lightning fast and take better snaps. The Sun (2015) The line of beads followed the line of the original lightning bolt. Times, Sunday Times (2006) There was thunder too and lightning and in places rain. Len Deighton Bomber The incident may have been caused by a positive lightning strike. Times, Sunday Times (2009) People stopped replacing gadgets at lightning speed. Times, Sunday Times (2008) The rain was swishing down and lightning rent the sky. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Lightning flashes in the distance brought some comfort. The Times Literary Supplement (2014) The pitch itself had good pace and the outfield was lightning fast. Times, Sunday Times (2006) It was like a bolt of lightning. Times, Sunday Times (2012) An inquest was held at lightning speed with no evidence. The Sun (2016) Lightning flashed as the big jet lumbered down the runway. Times, Sunday Times (2010) This is a good example of how being indoors is not a foolproof way to be safe from lightning strikes. Times, Sunday Times (2016) With thunderstorms come lightning strikes, and this summer has seen a number of incidents. Times, Sunday Times (2012) So we heartily applaud the new lightning raids Ofsted is planning on schools plagued by disruptive pupils. The Sun (2013) Instead, churches tried to ward off thunderstorms and lightning by ringing their bells. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Word lists with lightning Weather phenomena In other languages lightning British English: lightning /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/ NOUN Lightning is the bright flashes of light in the sky that you see during a thunderstorm. One man died when he was struck by lightning. American English: lightning Arabic: بَرْقٌ Brazilian Portuguese: relâmpago Chinese: 闪电 Croatian: munja Czech: blesk počasí Danish: lyn Dutch: bliksem European Spanish: relámpago Finnish: salama French: éclair orage German: Blitz Greek: αστραπή Italian: fulmine Japanese: 雷 Korean: 번개 Norwegian: lyn Polish: błyskawica European Portuguese: relâmpago Romanian: fulger Russian: молния Latin American Spanish: relámpago Swedish: blixt Thai: สายฟ้าแลบ Turkish: şimşek Ukrainian: блискавка Vietnamese: chớp sấm British English: lightning ADJECTIVE Lightning describes things that happen very quickly or last for only a short time. Driving today demands lightning reflexes. American English: lightning Brazilian Portuguese: velocíssimo Chinese: 飞快的 European Spanish: relámpago French: éclair German: blitzschnell Italian: rapidissimo Japanese: 電光石火の Korean: 번개 같은 European Portuguese: velocíssimo Latin American Spanish: relámpago Chinese translation of 'lightning' lightning (ˈlaɪtnɪŋ) n (u) (in sky) 闪(閃)电(電) (shǎndiàn) adj with lightning speed 闪(閃)电(電)般的 (shǎndiànbān de) related words related adjectives fulgurousfulminous related phobia astraphobia Synonyms of 'lightning' lightning Explore 'lightning' in the dictionary
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