storm
/stɔːm/ (bre, ipa) · [stˈɔrm] /stɔːrm/ (ame, ipa) · [stˈɔrm] /ˈstȯrm/ (ame, mw)
storm — 名詞
- stormsingular
- stormsplural
1. a time when the weather turns violent, with extremely strong winds and usually h
暴風雨
帶來強風大雨的惡劣天氣
a time when the weather turns violent, with extremely strong winds and usually heavy rain, thunder, lightning, snow, or hail
A violent storm hit the coast and knocked down several trees near the harbor.
一場猛烈的暴風雨襲擊了海岸，吹倒了港口附近的幾棵樹。
storm hit [area] — common pattern for weather events
The weather report warned a storm was coming, so Liang put sandbags by the door.
氣象預報警告暴風雨即將來臨，所以 Liang 在門邊放了沙包。
During the storm, the children hid under their blankets whenever the thunder roared.
暴風雨期間，每當雷聲轟隆作響，孩子們就躲在毯子底下。
After the storm passed, the family found their garden covered in fallen branches.
暴風雨過後，一家人發現花園裡滿是掉落的樹枝。
- tempest
more formal and literary; often used in poetry or historical writing
- gale
specifically a very strong wind, not necessarily with rain or snow
- hurricane
a tropical storm with winds over 74 mph, specific to Atlantic and Eastern Pacific regions
- typhoon
same as hurricane but in the Northwest Pacific region
用法筆記
The word storm can also appear as a suffix (-storm) to name specific types of violent weather, such as thunderstorm, snowstorm, sandstorm, hailstorm, or duststorm.
常見錯誤
2. a situation where many people express strong anger or disagreement about somethi
抗議風波
群眾強烈不滿或憤怒的反應
a situation where many people express strong anger or disagreement about something that has been said or done
The mayor's plan to close the library caused a storm of protest from local residents.
市長關閉圖書館的計畫引發了當地居民的抗議風波。
a storm of protest
A political storm erupted after the senator's old comments were shared online.
參議員過去的言論在網路上被公開後，引爆了一場政治風波。
political storm
The announcement stirred up such a storm of criticism that the company had to apologize.
這項公告引發了強烈的批評風暴，公司不得不道歉。
When the school raised tuition, a storm of angry parents showed up at the meeting.
學校調漲學費後，一群憤怒的家長在會議上大表不滿。
- uproar
similar intensity but focuses on noise and confusion rather than directed anger
- outcry
a strong expression of public disapproval, less metaphorical
- backlash
a negative reaction, often delayed, against a change or policy
- controversy
a public disagreement that may be less emotional and more focused on debate
- calm
a lack of strong reaction or public discussion
- acceptance
when people agree with or tolerate a decision without protest
用法筆記
Often followed by 'of' + an abstract noun expressing the type of reaction (e.g., protest, criticism, outrage, controversy). Subject of the reaction is almost always a group or the public, not a single person.
常見錯誤
3. a situation in which someone or something becomes extremely popular or successfu
爆紅
突然大受歡迎或大獲成功
a situation in which someone or something becomes extremely popular or successful very quickly, used most often in the phrase 'take by storm'
The young dancer took the competition by storm with her amazing performance.
那位年輕舞者以精彩的表演在比賽中一舉爆紅。
take [something] by storm
Indra's new food delivery app took the city by storm in just two months.
Indra 的新外送 app 在短短兩個月內就風靡了整座城市。
The Korean drama took audiences around the world by storm and became a huge hit.
那部韓劇風靡全球觀眾，成為超級熱門作品。
That little café took the neighborhood by storm with its unique bubble tea recipe.
那家小咖啡館靠著獨特的珍珠奶茶配方迅速擄獲了街坊鄰居的心。
用法筆記
Rarely used outside the fixed expression 'take (someone/something) by storm'. The 'by storm' part is non-negotiable — you cannot say 'take a storm' or 'a storm of success' in this sense. The guide word from some sources labels this 'ATTACK', but the actual meaning is about achieving great popularity, not attacking.
常見錯誤
storm — 動詞
- stormpresent simple I / you / we / they
- storms3rd person singular
- storming-ing form
- stormedpast simple
1. to attack and enter a place suddenly and in large numbers, especially in order t
猛攻
突然大規模進攻並佔領某地
to attack and enter a place suddenly and in large numbers, especially in order to take control of it
Soldiers stormed the rebel base at dawn and freed the captured journalists.
士兵們在黎明時分猛攻叛軍基地，救出了被俘的記者。
storm + [place] — military attack
Fans stormed the stage when the singer invited everyone to dance with her.
當歌手邀請大家跟她一起跳舞時，粉絲們湧上了舞臺。
Police stormed the warehouse after receiving a tip about the stolen goods.
警方接獲贓物線報後突襲了那座倉庫。
Hundreds of protesters stormed the city hall, demanding that the mayor step down.
數百名抗議者衝進市政廳，要求市長下臺。
- retreat
to move away from a place or enemy instead of attacking
文法句型
storm + [place/building]
用法筆記
The subject is usually a group acting with a common purpose (soldiers, police, fans, protesters). The object is typically a building, structure, or stage — a physical place that can be entered. Non-military uses (fans storming a stage) are common in everyday contexts.
常見錯誤
2. to go or come into a place noisily and with visible anger, or to say something i
衝；怒吼
憤怒地移動或大聲表達怒氣
to go or come into a place noisily and with visible anger, or to say something in a furious voice
When her brother broke her tablet, Shanti stormed out of the room in tears.
弟弟弄壞了她的平板電腦後，Shanti 淚流滿面地衝出了房間。
storm out of [place]
The coach stormed onto the field to argue with the referee about the final call.
教練怒氣沖沖地衝上球場，就最後的判決與裁判理論。
storm onto [place]
Lucía stormed into the kitchen and shouted, "Who ate my lunch?"
Lucía 衝進廚房大喊：「誰吃了我的午餐？」
After the argument, Caleb stormed off and did not return until dinner.
吵完架後，Caleb 氣沖沖地走了，直到晚餐時間才回來。
- stomp
to walk with heavy steps, showing anger but often less dramatic than storming
- march
to walk in a determined way; can show anger but is less specific
- fume
to show anger, but not necessarily involving movement from one place to another
- rage
to express anger very strongly, often used of a person's emotional state rather than movement
文法句型
storm + adverb/preposition (out/off/into/onto)
用法筆記
Always followed by a preposition or adverb showing direction of movement (out, off, into, onto, through). The action must be visible and energetic — quietly walking away in anger is not 'storming'. Can also be used as a verb of speech when the speaker is angry: "I've had enough!" she stormed.
常見錯誤
3. of wind, rain, snow, or hail, to blow or fall with great force and violence
狂吹
猛烈地颳風下雨或下雪
of wind, rain, snow, or hail, to blow or fall with great force and violence
It stormed all night, and by morning the roads were covered with thick snow.
暴風雪颳了整夜，到了早上道路都覆蓋著厚厚的積雪。
impersonal: it storms
Hail stormed down on the village, damaging cars and breaking windows.
冰雹猛烈地砸向村莊，損壞了車輛，也打破了窗戶。
storm down — describing precipitation falling with force
Rain stormed against the windows so loudly that Zola could not fall asleep.
雨水猛烈地拍打窗戶，聲音大到 Zola 無法入睡。
The wind stormed through the valley, knocking over fences and garden sheds.
狂風呼嘯著吹過山谷，颳倒了圍籬和花園小屋。
文法句型
it storms
storm + preposition (down/against/through)
用法筆記
Can be used impersonally ('it stormed') to describe general violent weather, or with a specific subject like rain, hail, or wind followed by a preposition showing direction. This sense is less common in everyday speech than the noun sense — most speakers prefer 'there was a storm' or 'the wind was very strong'.