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单词 downburst
释义

downburst

noun

down·​burst ˈdau̇n-ˌbərst How to pronounce downburst (audio)
: a powerful downdraft usually associated with a thunderstorm that strikes the ground and deflects in all directions
also : microburst

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web That causes rain to fall to the surface as the sudden downburst kills off the thunderstorm. Shepard Price, San Antonio Express-News, 9 Aug. 2022 This was the super intense storm that hit Fredericksburg earlier with violent downburst winds. Jeff Halverson, Washington Post, 23 June 2022 One of these cells pulsed to severe levels over eastern Fairfax County, blasting the region with a downburst of damaging wind. Washington Post, 11 Aug. 2021 Rain is not a widespread issue for the Friday morning drive, but there is a chance of getting caught in a quick downburst. Chelsea Prince, ajc, 8 Oct. 2021 On Tuesday, scores of trees came down in eastern Fairfax County and the District as a severe thunderstorm generated intense downburst winds that radar estimated near 60 mph. Washington Post, 11 Aug. 2021 There was significant damage in Briar caused by a very strong downburst & no indications that a tornado occurred. Dallas News, 30 Aug. 2020 Some downburst winds in the Mojave Desert area could be as strong as 70 mph, officials said. Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2021 Stronger storms could produce downburst winds and some heavy rain. Dallas News, 27 June 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

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