🇬🇧🇨🇳 squall - 狂风骤雨 : English Lesson
noun
Meaning of "squall" ("狂风骤雨"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
A squall is when the weather suddenly goes wild for a short time, with a burst of very strong wind and usually heavy rain or snow, like the sky having a quick, noisy tantrum.
One quick squall turned my neat hairstyle into something that looked like it could scare crows professionally.
A tiny squall hit the playground and launched everyone’s homework higher than our grades have ever been.
A sudden snow squall covered Dad’s carefully shoveled driveway in 30 seconds, like the sky yelling, “Try again!”
The squall blew my umbrella inside out so fast it looked like it screamed, “I quit this job!”
Sailors really watch out for squalls because those sudden blasts of wind can tip boats.
She set out in a small boat. A sudden squall hit, bending the sail and whipping spray. The squall screamed across the water; she tightened a line. Another squall came—a quick squall, darker and faster. The last squall left as quickly as it arrived. She smiled, wet and relieved, and steered home.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C2 Proficient
This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.
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