gale

IPA/ɡeɪl/
KK[ɡˈel]IPA/ɡeɪl/

gale — 名詞

  • galesingular
  • galesplural

1. A wind that blows very strongly, with enough force to damage buildings, knock do

1.名詞B2
釋義

強風

風力很強的風

A wind that blows very strongly, with enough force to damage buildings, knock down trees, or make walking outdoors difficult.

例句

A sudden gale blew several trees down across the road near Quan's village.

一陣突然的強風吹倒了 Quan 村子路邊的幾棵樹。

The ferry service was cancelled because of the gale-force winds forecast for the afternoon.

由於下午預報有強風警報，渡輪服務被取消了。

compound form: gale-force winds

常見搭配
  • gale-force winds
  • a gale blows
  • fierce gale
  • gale warning
  • battered by gales
同義詞
  • storm

    broader term that includes rain, snow, or thunder along with strong winds

  • hurricane

    much stronger and more destructive; a specific tropical system category

  • gust

    a brief, sudden burst of wind rather than a sustained strong wind

反義詞
  • breeze

    a light, gentle wind, opposite in strength

文法句型

a + gale

gale-force + [noun]

用法筆記

Frequently used in weather forecasts and maritime reports. The compound form gale-force winds corresponds to force 8 on the Beaufort scale (34–40 knots). Distinguish from the everyday word 'wind' — a gale is specifically strong enough to cause visible damage or danger.

常見錯誤

A light gale blew the leaves across the yard.
A light breeze blew the leaves across the yard.
A gale is by definition very strong; a gentle wind is a breeze, not a gale.
The gale lasted only a few seconds.
The gust lasted only a few seconds.
A gale is sustained strong wind; a short burst is a gust.

2. A sudden, loud burst of laughter or emotion from a group of people, often in res

2.名詞B2
釋義

笑聲

突然而大聲的笑或情緒爆發

A sudden, loud burst of laughter or emotion from a group of people, often in response to something funny or moving.

例句

Gales of laughter echoed through the cinema during the comedy's funniest scene.

在那部喜劇最好笑的片段，電影院裡迴盪著陣陣笑聲。

fixed phrase: gales of laughter

Diya's joke was met with such a gale of laughter that the teacher had to pause the lesson.

Diya 的笑話引發一陣大笑，老師不得不暫停上課。

fixed phrase: a gale of laughter

常見搭配
  • gales of laughter
  • a gale of laughter
  • a gale of emotion
  • send someone into gales of laughter
  • met with gales of laughter
同義詞
  • outburst

    broader; can refer to anger, crying, or any emotional release, not just laughter

  • peal

    specifically of laughter or thunder; suggests ringing, musical sound

  • roar

    describes the loud, deep sound of laughter, emphasising volume

反義詞
  • murmur

    soft, quiet, indistinct sound, opposite of loud laughter

文法句型

gales of + [noun]

a gale of + [noun]

用法筆記

Almost always appears in the fixed expressions 'gales of laughter' or 'a gale of laughter/emotion.' The plural form 'gales of laughter' is more common than the singular. Typically describes a collective group response rather than one person's laughter.

常見錯誤

She laughed a gale.
She let out a gale of laughter.
'Gale' in this sense needs the preposition 'of' and a noun like 'laughter' or 'emotion.'
He felt a gale of sadness.
A wave of sadness washed over him.
'Gale' in the figurative sense is used mainly for laughter or strong emotion expressed outwardly, not for quiet internal feelings.
慣用語

gale(s) of laughter

idiom

A very loud and strong sound made by many people laughing together.

哄堂大笑

The comedian's joke brought gales of laughter from the audience.

Did you hear those gales of laughter coming from the party?

同根字

  • gale-force
    形容詞B2

常見搭配

常用片語

  • a gale of

介系詞搭配

  • in a gale
  • a gale of