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gales

UK //ɡeɪlz//US //ɡeɪlz//

词源

源自古挪威语 'galinn'(疯狂的),后演变为中古英语 'gale'(强风)。

noun

❶ 指非常强烈的风,通常比普通的风更猛烈,可能造成破坏或影响交通。

“The gales knocked down several trees in the park.”

(大风把公园里的几棵树吹倒了。)

“We had to cancel the picnic because of the gales.”

(由于大风,我们不得不取消野餐。)

❶ 比喻突然爆发的强烈情绪或反应,如大笑或愤怒。

“Her joke sent the audience into gales of laughter.”

(她的笑话引得观众哄堂大笑。)

“He erupted in gales of anger when he heard the news.”

(听到这个消息时,他勃然大怒。)

同义词:strong winds, tempests, squalls, outbursts, fits

常见短语

gales of laughter — 形容突然爆发的大笑,通常指一群人同时大笑的场景。

“His funny story caused gales of laughter at the dinner table.”

(他讲的有趣故事让餐桌旁的人笑成一片。)