hurricane
hurricane
[ˈhʌrɪk(ə)n, -keɪn]
noun
[ˈhʌrɪk(ə)n, -keɪn]
noun
- a storm with a violent wind, in particular a tropical cyclone in the Caribbean
（尤指加勒比海的热带旋风）飓风
■a wind of force 12 on the Beaufort scale (equal to or exceeding 64 knots or 118 kph)
蒲福风级12级狂风（相当于64节或118公里时速以上的大风）
■(figurative)a violent uproar or outburst
(喻)骚动，喧嚣，暴乱
the manager resigned in a hurricane of disagreement.
经理在一片喧闹的争吵中辞职了。
- mid 16th cent.: from Spanish huracán, probably from Taino hurakán 'god of the storm'
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