English Dictionary

storm

/stɔːm/

noun

Any disturbed state of the atmosphere, especially as affecting the earth's surface, and strongly implying destructive or unpleasant weather. / (Australia) A thunderstorm.

The storm was brewing on the horizon.

意味（1）

Any disturbed state of the atmosphere, especially as affecting the earth's surface, and strongly implying destructive or unpleasant weather.

The boat was torn to pieces in the storm, and nobody survived.

意味（2）

(Australia) A thunderstorm.

意味（3）

A violent agitation of human society; a civil, political, or domestic commotion; violent outbreak.

The proposed reforms have led to a political storm.

意味（4）

(meteorology) a wind scale for very strong wind, stronger than a gale, less than a hurricane (10 or higher on the Beaufort scale).

意味（5）

(military) A violent assault on a stronghold or fortified position.