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storm

释义

storm

noun

UK /stɔː(r)m/

Word Forms

singular	storm
plural	storms

1
countable an occasion when a lot of rain falls very quickly, often with very strong winds or thunder and lightning
a storm breaks (=begins):
A violent storm broke just as we reached the mountain.
a storm is brewing (=will happen soon):
There was a storm brewing on the horizon.
Synonyms and related words
Types of storm
a gathering storm
blizzard
cyclone
Collocates
Adjectives frequently used with storm
▪ fierce, freak, great, howling, raging, severe, terrible, violent
2
singular a situation in which many people are upset or excited
the storm over working conditions
cause/provoke/spark a storm of something:
His arrest provoked a storm of protest.
a storm brews (=starts):
Laurence is blissfully unaware of the legal storm brewing around him.
Synonyms and related words
Dangerous or exciting situations
danger
crisis
emergency
Collocates
Verbs frequently used with storm as the object
▪ cause, create, provoke, raise, spark, unleash

phrases

the calm/lull before the storm

go down a storm

a storm in a teacup

take something by storm

...up a storm

weather/ride the storm

storm

noun

US /stɔrm/

Word Forms

singular	storm
plural	storms

1
countable an occasion when a lot of rain falls very quickly, often with very strong winds or thunder and lightning
A fierce storm hit the west coast of Florida early this morning.
a storm breaks (=begins):
A violent storm broke just as we reached the mountain.
a storm sweeps (=moves very quickly):
Cars were forced to the side of the road as a severe summer storm swept the area.
a storm is brewing (=will happen soon):
There was a storm brewing on the horizon.
Synonyms and related words
Types of storm
a gathering storm
blizzard
cyclone
Collocates
Adjectives frequently used with storm
▪ fierce, freak, great, howling, raging, severe, terrible, violent
2
singular a situation in which many people are upset or excited
the storm over working conditions
cause/provoke/spark a storm of something:
His arrest provoked a storm of protest.
a storm brews (=starts):
Laurence is blissfully unaware of the legal storm brewing around him.
Synonyms and related words
Dangerous or exciting situations
danger
crisis
emergency
Collocates
Verbs frequently used with storm as the object
▪ cause, create, provoke, raise, spark, unleash

phrases

the calm/lull before the storm

go down a storm

take something by storm

...up a storm

weather/ride the storm

storm

verb

UK /stɔː(r)m/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	storm
he/she/it	storms
present participle	storming
past tense	stormed
past participle	stormed

1
transitive to use force to enter a place and take control of it
Police stormed the building and arrested 12 men.
The city was stormed by rebel forces.
Synonyms and related words
Invading and taking control by force
invade
occupy
suppress
2
intransitive to go somewhere very quickly because you are angry or upset
storm out/off/into:
Rob stormed out of the house and slammed the door.
Synonyms and related words
To express anger
blow up
flare
fume
3
transitive to say something in a very angry way
‘What are you saying?’ she stormed at me.
Synonyms and related words
To say something, or to speak to someone in an angry way
lash out
tear into
abuse
4
intransitive to quickly become very successful
AC Milan stormed into the lead.
Synonyms and related words
To be, or to become successful
punch above your weight
thrive
prosper

storm

verb

US /stɔrm/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	storm
he/she/it	storms
present participle	storming
past tense	stormed
past participle	stormed

1
transitive to use force to enter a place and take control of it
The police stormed the building and arrested 12 men.
The city was stormed by rebel forces.
Synonyms and related words
Invading and taking control by force
invade
occupy
suppress
2
intransitive to go somewhere very quickly because you are angry or upset
storm out/off/into:
Rob stormed out of the house and slammed the door.
Synonyms and related words
To express anger
blow up
flare
fume
3
intransitive to quickly become very successful
The economy is storming ahead on a wave of optimism.
The Mariners stormed into the lead.
Synonyms and related words
To be, or to become successful
punch above your weight
thrive
prosper
4
transitive to say something in a very angry way
“What are you saying?” she stormed.
Synonyms and related words
To say something, or to speak to someone in an angry way
lash out
tear into
abuse

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