| 单词 | tempest |
| 释义 | tempest /tem"pist/, n. 1. a violent windstorm, esp. one with rain, hail, or snow. 2. a violent commotion, disturbance, or tumult. 3. tempest in a teacup. See teacup (def. 3). v.t. 4. to affect by or as by a tempest; disturb violently. [1200-50; ME tempeste < OF < VL *tempesta, for L tempestas season, weather, storm, equiv. to tempes- (var. s. of tempus time) + -tas -TY2] |
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