| 单词 | zephyr |
| 释义 | zephyr (once / 8052 pages) n Besides being the name of Babar's monkey friend in the much-beloved picture books about the elephant Babar, a zephyr is a gentle breeze. In Greek mythology, Zephuros was the god of the west wind, and the bringer of light and early spring breezes. Zephyr derives from his name. That first day of spring, where suddenly you don't have to wear your jacket to school for the first time all winter? Thank the zephyr for that. WORD FAMILYzephyr: zephyrs USAGE EXAMPLES“It’s dry and hot, and we’re expecting zephyrs,” she said, referring to sometimes gusty winds that develop during summer afternoons in the high desert. Washington Times(Aug 01, 2016) The biggest challenge is ensuring a stable supply of electricity in both zephyrs and howling gales. Economist(Jul 30, 2015) The biggest challenge is ensuring a stable supply of electricity in both zephyrs and howling gales. Economist(Jul 30, 2015) n a slight wind (usually refreshing) Syn|Hypo|Hyper air, breeze, gentle wind sea breeze a cooling breeze from the sea (during the daytime) breatha slight movement of the air light airwind moving 1-3 knots; 1 on the Beaufort scale light breezewind moving 4-7 knots; 2 on the Beaufort scale gentle breezewind moving 8-12 knots; 3 on the Beaufort scale moderate breezewind moving 13-18 knots; 4 on the Beaufort scale fresh breezewind moving 19-24 knots; 5 on the Beaufort scale strong breezewind moving 25-31 knots; 6 on the Beaufort scale air current, current of air, wind air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure Zephyr (once / 15153 pages) n WORD FAMILY Zephyr: Zephyrs USAGE EXAMPLESLate Tuesday, in a small hotel on the eastern bank of the Hudson River, Zephyr Teachout stood in a dark stairwell. The New Yorker(Nov 10, 2016) This was a quintessential swing district, and his Democratic opponent Zephyr Teachout ran as an unalloyed progressive in the image of Elizabeth Warren. Wall Street Journal(Nov 09, 2016) Progressive champion Zephyr Teachout and fiscal conservative John Faso are in a fierce fight for an open upstate New York House seat. Washington Times(Nov 08, 2016) n (Greek mythology) the Greek god of the west wind Exp Greek deity a deity worshipped by the ancient Greeks |
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