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单词 derecho
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Definition of derecho in English:

derecho

nounPlural derechosdɪˈreɪtʃəʊdāˈrāˌCHō
US
  • A storm system that moves a long distance rapidly and brings winds which can devastate an area several miles wide.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • When the bow echo bulge reaches 80-320 km wide, the derecho has been born.
    • I would like to know what scientific writings about bow echoes and derechos have been published.
    • View a radar animation of the derecho as it passed through the area.

Origin

Late 19th century: Spanish, literally 'direct, straight'.

 
 

Definition of derecho in US English:

derecho

noundāˈrāˌCHō
US
  • A line of intense, widespread, and fast-moving windstorms and sometimes thunderstorms that moves across a great distance and is characterized by damaging winds.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • I would like to know what scientific writings about bow echoes and derechos have been published.
    • When the bow echo bulge reaches 80-320 km wide, the derecho has been born.
    • View a radar animation of the derecho as it passed through the area.

Origin

Late 19th century: Spanish, literally ‘direct, straight’.

 
 
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