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

A downpour is a rainstorm, especially a very heavy one. If you get caught unexpectedly in a downpour, you'll wish you brought an umbrella.

A downpour is exactly what it sounds like: torrential, pouring rain. A downpour, even one that's brief, can cause flooding in streets and basements. In some parts of the world, there are whole seasons that regularly bring downpours, while other places experience droughts so severe that people wish for a downpour. The word has been in use since the mid-19th century.

WORD FAMILY

downpour: downpours

USAGE EXAMPLES

Louisiana will receive close to $1.2 billion after torrential downpours and historic flooding caused widespread damage in Baton Rouge and other areas.

Washington Times(Dec 24, 2016)

The Trojans on Thursday concluded their second week of practice in a downpour.

Los Angeles Times(Dec 22, 2016)

It was a muggy July morning; the sky threatened a downpour, but would not deliver.

The New Yorker(Aug 15, 2016)

n a heavy rain

Syn|Hyper

cloudburst, deluge, pelter, soaker, torrent, waterspout

rain, rainfall

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

单词	downpour
释义	downpour (once / 4208 pages) n A downpour is a rainstorm, especially a very heavy one. If you get caught unexpectedly in a downpour, you'll wish you brought an umbrella. A downpour is exactly what it sounds like: torrential, pouring rain. A downpour, even one that's brief, can cause flooding in streets and basements. In some parts of the world, there are whole seasons that regularly bring downpours, while other places experience droughts so severe that people wish for a downpour. The word has been in use since the mid-19th century. WORD FAMILY downpour: downpours USAGE EXAMPLES Louisiana will receive close to $1.2 billion after torrential downpours and historic flooding caused widespread damage in Baton Rouge and other areas. Washington Times(Dec 24, 2016) The Trojans on Thursday concluded their second week of practice in a downpour. Los Angeles Times(Dec 22, 2016) It was a muggy July morning; the sky threatened a downpour, but would not deliver. The New Yorker(Aug 15, 2016) n a heavy rain Syn\|Hyper cloudburst, deluge, pelter, soaker, torrent, waterspout rain, rainfall water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
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