英语词汇“rain”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

　

单词	rain
释义	Trends of rain View usage for: rain (reɪn) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense rains, present participle raining, past tense, past participle rained 1. uncountable noun [oft the NOUN] Rain is water that falls from the clouds in small drops. I hope you didn't get soaked standing out in the rain. A spot of rain fell on her hand. Synonyms: rainfall, fall, showers, deluge More Synonyms of rain 2. plural noun In countries where rain only falls in certain seasons, this rain is referred to as the rains. ...the spring, when the rains came. The rains have failed again in the Horn of Africa. 3. verb When rain falls, you can say that it is raining. It rained the whole weekend. [it VERB] It was raining hard, and she hadn't an umbrella. [VERB] Synonyms: pour, pelt (down), teem, bucket down [informal] More Synonyms of rain 4. verb If someone rains blows, kicks, or bombs on a person or place, the person or place is attacked by many blows, kicks, or bombs. You can also say that blows, kicks, or bombs rain on a person or place. The opponents were raining blows on each other long after the bell had gone. [VERB noun + on] Rockets, mortars and artillery rounds rained on buildings. [VERB + on] Synonyms: fall, shower, be dropped, sprinkle More Synonyms of rain Rain down means the same as rain. Fighter aircraft rained down high explosives. [VERB PARTICLE noun] Grenades and mortars rained down on the city. [VERB PARTICLE + on] 5. singular noun [NOUN of noun] A rain of things is a large number of things that fall from the sky at the same time. A rain of stones descended on the police. Synonyms: shower, flood, stream, hail More Synonyms of rain 6. See it never rains but it pours 7. See as right as rain 8. See rain or shine Phrasal verbs: See rain off See rain out More Synonyms of rain rain in British English (reɪn) noun 1. a. precipitation from clouds in the form of drops of water, formed by the condensation of water vapour in the atmosphere b. a fall of rain; shower c. (in combination) a raindrop ▶ Related adjectives: hyetal, pluvious 2. a large quantity of anything falling rapidly or in quick succession a rain of abuse 3. rain or shine 4. right as rain verb 5. (intr; with it as subject) to be the case that rain is falling 6. (often with it as subject) to fall or cause to fall like rain the lid flew off and popcorn rained on everyone 7. (transitive) to bestow in large measure to rain abuse on someone 8. rain cats and dogs 9. rained off Derived forms rainless (ˈrainless) adjective Word origin Old English regn; related to Old Frisian rein, Old High German regan, Gothic rign rain in American English (reɪn) noun 1. water falling to earth in drops larger than 0.5 mm (0.02 in) that have been condensed from the moisture in the atmosphere 2. the falling of such drops; shower or rainstorm 3. a. rainy weather b. [pl.] seasonal rainfalls; the rainy season , preceded by the 4. a rapid falling or propulsion of many small particles or objects a rain of ashes verb intransitive 5. to fall said of rain, and usually in an impersonal construction it is raining 6. to fall like rain bullets rained about him 7. to cause rain to fall said of the heavens, clouds, etc. verb transitive 8. to pour down (rain or something likened to rain) 9. to give in large quantities to rain praises on someone Idioms: rain cats and dogs rain out Derived forms rainless (ˈrainless) adjective Word origin ME rein < OE regn, akin to Ger regen < IE base re-, var. of reĝ-, moist, wet > L rigare, to wet, moisten: see irrigate More idioms containing rain rain on someone's parade come rain or shine take a rain check right as rain COBUILD Collocations rain brave the rain heavy rain horizontal rain incessant rain persistent rain rain lashes the forecast rain torrential rain Examples of 'rain' in a sentence rain The forecast rain will also be in his favour. The Sun (2016) The ground may have been too quick both times so any rain is a plus. The Sun (2016) It poured all day with rain and then all night with goals. Times, Sunday Times (2016) There may be a little rain but showers are short and sharp and the sun comes back quickly. The Sun (2016) What is it like sitting next to him on the bench when the criticism and in some cases the abuse rains down? Times, Sunday Times (2016) It looked hard - rain just before kick off did not help. The Sun (2016) The forecaster said that it would be a relatively dry weekend, although some rain should be expected. Times, Sunday Times (2016) When they tried to survey members about the impact this has, they had to call off the exercise owing to torrential rain. Times, Sunday Times (2017) Experts have linked the harder rains to the warming of the Mediterranean, which results in higher humidity. Times, Sunday Times (2016) It will also be dry for most places, although rain is more likely in the northwest; the chances of snow are very low. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Spring rain arrives with a burst of creativity. Times, Sunday Times (2014) We braced ourselves for the sound of artillery shells being rained into the compound. The Sun (2009) We were scarcely expecting rain & made no preparation. Christianity Today (2000) You get three days of sunshine and then along comes the rain again. The Sun (2011) These are known to promote cloud formation and the hope was that they could also produce rain. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Like the one about it not raining at weekends any more. Times, Sunday Times (2015) We had a rain delay in that game and he spoke to me then. The Sun (2008) More than two million people are at risk of starvation because of failed rains. The Sun (2006) This has caused rain to seep through. Forrest, Ray & Murie, Alan & Williams, Peter Home-ownership - differentiation and fragmentation (1990) One then hopes it stops raining or warms up so as to take off the anorak. Times, Sunday Times (2006) The only trouble was that it was now raining hard and seemed set for the day. Atterbury, Paul Exploring Britain's Canals (1994) He laughs and says we are crazy to be walking in the rain without an umbrella. Times, Sunday Times (2014) As the abuse rained down on the striker he almost scored again with a header. The Sun (2013) There was little respite in sight as forecasters warned of more rain to come. Times, Sunday Times (2012) There was more rain the following day. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Turning colder with further rain or showers and staying windy. The Sun (2012) There was thunder too and lightning and in places rain. Len Deighton Bomber Been long time seen rain this hard. Times, Sunday Times (2008) We have also had difficulty with torrential rain on site affecting the lighting and sound. Times, Sunday Times (2014) New suburbs appeared almost like mushrooms after a spring rain. Garraty, John Arthur The American Nation: A History of the United States to 1877 (1995) The room awash with its terrible light; a sky unable to rain. Times, Sunday Times (2010) They'll do their job come rain or shine. Times, Sunday Times (2008) With rain expected this morning, it will pay to keep an eye on the running conditions. The Sun (2011) There were trenches filled with gas, massive artillery ready to rain down on us and the threat of chemical attack. The Sun (2016) The world of wind and rain is driven, like a steam engine, by temperature differences. Oliver Morton Eating the Sun: How Plants Power the Planet (2007) Quotations The rain it raineth every dayWilliam ShakespeareTwelfth Night It never rains but it pours Word lists with rain Weather phenomena In other languages rain British English: rain /reɪn/ NOUN Rain is water that falls from the clouds in small drops. I hope you didn't get too wet standing out in the rain. American English: rain Arabic: مَطَر Brazilian Portuguese: chuva Chinese: 雨 Croatian: kiša Czech: déšť Danish: regn Dutch: regen European Spanish: lluvia Finnish: sade French: pluie German: Regen Greek: βροχή Italian: pioggia Japanese: 雨 Korean: 비 Norwegian: regn Polish: deszcz European Portuguese: chuva Romanian: ploaie Russian: дождь Latin American Spanish: lluvia Swedish: regn Thai: ฝน Turkish: yağmur Ukrainian: дощ Vietnamese: mưa British English: rain /reɪn/ VERB When rain falls, you can say that it is raining. It rained all weekend. American English: rain Arabic: يـَمْطُرُ Brazilian Portuguese: chover Chinese: 下雨 Croatian: kišiti Czech: pršet Danish: regne Dutch: regenen European Spanish: llover Finnish: sataa French: pleuvoir German: regnen Greek: βρέχει Italian: piovere Japanese: 雨が降る Korean: 비가 내리다 Norwegian: regne Polish: padać European Portuguese: chover Romanian: a ploua Russian: идет дождь Latin American Spanish: llover Swedish: regna Thai: ฝนตก Turkish: yağmur yağmak Ukrainian: дощити Vietnamese: mưa All related terms of 'rain' acid rain Acid rain is rain polluted by acid that has been released into the atmosphere from factories and other industrial processes. Acid rain is harmful to the environment . rain belt a zone in which it usually rains rain hood a waterproof hood attached to a coat , that may be raised to cover the head when it is raining rain off If a sports game is rained off , it has to stop , or it is not able to start , because of rain . rain out If a sports game is rained out , it has to stop , or it is not able to start , because of rain . rain tree a leguminous tree, Samanea saman , native to Central America and widely planted in the tropics for ornament . It has red-and-yellow feathery flowers and pinnate leaves whose leaflets close at the approach of rain heavy rain Rain is water that falls from the clouds in small drops . rain check If you say you will take a rain check on an offer or suggestion , you mean that you do not want to accept it now , but you might accept it at another time. rain cloud a cloud from which rain falls or looks likely to fall rain dance a ceremonial dance performed by tribal people with the intention of causing rain to fall rain forest a dense , evergreen forest having abundant rainfall throughout the year rain gauge an instrument for measuring rainfall or snowfall , consisting of a cylinder covered by a funnel-like lid rain lashes Rain is water that falls from the clouds in small drops . rain shadow the relatively dry area on the leeward side of high ground in the path of rain-bearing winds rain shower a brief period of rain rain-swept A rain-swept place is a place where it is raining heavily. yellow rain a type of yellow precipitation described in parts of SE Asia and alleged by some to be evidence of chemical warfare using mycotoxins freezing rain rain in which the temperature of the water droplets is so low that they freeze on contact with surfaces horizontal rain Rain is water that falls from the clouds in small drops . incessant rain Rain is water that falls from the clouds in small drops . persistent rain Rain is water that falls from the clouds in small drops. torrential rain Rain is water that falls from the clouds in small drops . brave the rain Rain is water that falls from the clouds in small drops . rain or shine If you say that someone does something rain or shine , you mean that they do it regularly, without being affected by the weather or other circumstances. right as rain feeling well or healthy again after an illness or injury as right as rain If you say that someone is as right as rain , you mean that they are completely well or healthy again, for example when they have recovered from an illness or a shock . the forecast rain Rain is water that falls from the clouds in small drops. guango a leguminous tree, Samanea saman , native to Central America and widely planted in the tropics for ornament . It has red-and-yellow feathery flowers and pinnate leaves whose leaflets close at the approach of rain samaan a leguminous tree, Samanea saman , native to Central America and widely planted in the tropics for ornament . It has red-and-yellow feathery flowers and pinnate leaves whose leaflets close at the approach of rain saman a leguminous tree, Samanea saman , native to Central America and widely planted in the tropics for ornament . It has red-and-yellow feathery flowers and pinnate leaves whose leaflets close at the approach of rain come rain or shine done regularly, regardless of the weather or other problems rain cats and dogs to rain very heavily take a rain check to refuse an offer or invitation politely, or say that you would like to accept it, but at a different time udometer an instrument for measuring rainfall or snowfall , consisting of a cylinder covered by a funnel-like lid rain on someone's parade to do something which spoils someone's plan, usually a plan that is very important to them pour If you pour a liquid or other substance , you make it flow steadily out of a container by holding the container at an angle . monkeypod a tropical American tree, Albizia saman Chinese translation of 'rain' rain (reɪn) n (u) 雨 (yǔ) vi 下雨 (xiàyǔ) in the rain 在雨中 (zài yǔ zhōng) as right as rain (inf) 完全康复(復)了 (wánquán kāngfù le) it's raining 正在下雨 (zhèng zài xiàyǔ) it's raining cats and dogs 下着(著)倾(傾)盆大雨 (xiàzhe qīngpén dàyǔ) to be rained off 因雨暂(暫)停 (yīn yǔ zàntíng) All related terms of 'rain' acid rain 酸雨 suānyǔ [ 块(塊) chǎng ] in the rain 在雨中 zài yǔ zhōng pouring rain 倾(傾)盆大雨 qīngpén dàyǔ as right as rain ( inf ) 完全康复(復)了 wánquán kāngfù le in the sun/rain 在阳(陽)光下/雨中 zài yángguāng xià/yǚ zhōng it looks like rain 看来(來)要下雨了 kànlái yào xiàyǔ le it may rain later 等会(會)儿(兒)可能要下雨 děnghuìr kěnéng yào xiàyǔ driving rain/snow/wind 瓢泼(潑)大雨/暴雪/暴风(風) piáopō dàyǔ/bàoxuě/bàofēng I think it's going to rain 我想天要下雨了 wǒ xiǎng tiān yào xiàyǔ le to stay out of the sun/rain 避免日晒/躲雨 bìmiǎn rìshài/duǒyǔ it is or the rain is pelting down ( inf ) 大雨倾(傾)盆 dàyǔ qīngpén it or the rain is bucketing down 大雨倾(傾)盆而下 dàyǔ qīngpén ér xià the rain has set in for the day 今天雨会(會)下一整天 jīntiān yǔ huì xià yī zhěng tiān it is pouring (with rain), it is pouring down 大雨如注 dàyǔ rúzhù 1 (noun) in the sense of rainfall Definition cancelled or postponed because of rain You'll get soaked standing out in the rain. Synonyms rainfall fall showers deluge drizzle downpour a sudden downpour of rain precipitation raindrops cloudburst 2 (noun) in the sense of shower Definition a large quantity of anything falling rapidly A rain of stones descended on the police. Synonyms shower a shower of meteorites flood He received a flood of complaints. stream a never-ending stream of jokes hail The soldier managed to dodge a hail of bullets. volley It's still not known how many died in the volleys of gunfire. spate an incomprehensible spate of words torrent The rain came down in torrents. deluge a deluge of criticism 1 (verb) in the sense of pour Definition to fall as rain It rained the whole weekend. Synonyms pour It has been pouring all week. pelt (down) teem The wedding was supposed to be outside but it teemed with rain. bucket down (informal) fall shower drizzle It was starting to drizzle. rain cats and dogs (informal) come down in buckets (informal) 2 (verb) in the sense of fall Definition to fall rapidly and in large quantities Rockets, mortars and artillery rained on buildings. Synonyms fall shower They were showered with rice in the traditional manner. be dropped sprinkle Cheese can be sprinkled on egg and vegetable dishes. be deposited 3 (verb) in the sense of bestow Banks rained money on commercial real estate developers. Synonyms bestow The Queen has bestowed a knighthood on him. pour shower She showered gifts on us. She was showered with emeralds and sapphires. lavish The emperor promoted the general and lavished him with gifts. related words related adjectives hyetalpluvialpluvious Quotation The rain it raineth every day [William Shakespeare – Twelfth Night] proverb It never rains but it pours Additional synonyms in the sense of deluge Definition an overwhelming number a deluge of criticism Synonyms rush, flood, avalanche, barrage, spate, torrent in the sense of downpour Definition a heavy continuous fall of rain a sudden downpour of rain Synonyms rainstorm, flood, deluge, torrential rain, cloudburst, inundation in the sense of drizzle Definition to rain lightly It was starting to drizzle. Synonyms rain, shower, spit, spray, sprinkle, mizzle (dialect), spot or spit with rain Synonyms of 'rain' rain Explore 'rain' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of flood Definition a large amount He received a flood of complaints. Synonyms series, stream, avalanche, barrage, spate, torrent in the sense of hail Definition words, ideas, missiles, etc., directed with force and in great quantity The soldier managed to dodge a hail of bullets. Synonyms shower, rain, storm, battery, volley, barrage, bombardment, pelting, downpour, salvo, broadside in the sense of lavish Definition to give or spend very generously or in great quantities The emperor promoted the general and lavished him with gifts. Synonyms shower, pour, heap, deluge, dissipate in the sense of spate Definition a fast flow or outpouring an incomprehensible spate of words Synonyms flood, flow, torrent, rush, deluge, outpouring in the sense of sprinkle Definition to scatter (liquid or powder) in tiny drops over (something) Cheese can be sprinkled on egg and vegetable dishes. Synonyms scatter, dust, strew, pepper, shower, spray, powder, dredge in the sense of stream Definition something that resembles a stream in moving continuously in a line or particular direction a never-ending stream of jokes Synonyms succession, series, flood, chain, battery, volley, avalanche, barrage, torrent in the sense of teem Definition (of rain) to pour down in torrents The wedding was supposed to be outside but it teemed with rain. Synonyms pour, lash, pelt (down), sheet, stream, belt (slang), bucket down (informal), rain cats and dogs (informal) in the sense of torrent The rain came down in torrents. Synonyms downpour, flood, shower, deluge, rainstorm in the sense of volley Definition the simultaneous firing of several weapons It's still not known how many died in the volleys of gunfire. Synonyms barrage, blast, burst, explosion, shower, hail, discharge, bombardment, salvo, fusillade, cannonade
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