storm
gb/stˈɔɹm/ us/stˈɔɹm/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 3000
vihar, felháborodás, médiavihar, tiltakozási hullám, megrohamoz, beront, kiviharzik, elviharzik
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
A2
1
vihar
A2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
a [type] storm
The storm knocked out power to thousands of homes.
A vihar több ezer otthonban okozott áramkimaradást.
A tropical storm is expected to reach the coast tonight.
Egy trópusi vihar várhatóan ma este éri el a partot.
We stayed indoors all day because of the storm.
The fishing boats returned early to avoid the approaching storm.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
The storm is very strong today.
Ma nagyon erős a vihar.
A big storm came last night.
Tegnap éjjel nagy vihar volt.
We cannot go outside because of the storm.
The storm made many trees fall.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'storm' with 'rain'. A storm usually includes strong winds and can have rain, snow, or other severe weather.
Σημασία
Severe weather with wind and rain
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
thunder storm
|snow storm
|tropical storm
|severe storm
|storm warning
Συνώνυμα
tempest (More literary or dramatic in tone; less common in everyday speech.)
Αντώνυμα
calm (Refers to peaceful weather conditions, the opposite of a storm.)
Θέματα
weather
|nature
|safety
Ορισμός
A time when the weather is very bad, with strong wind and rain or snow.
A period of violent weather marked by strong winds, heavy rain, snow, hail, or thunder and lightning.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B2
2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
a storm of [emotion/criticism]
The decision caused a storm of protest from the community.
A döntés tiltakozási hullámot váltott ki a közösségben.
A media storm followed the celebrity's controversial statement.
A híresség vitatott kijelentését médiavihar követte.
His resignation sparked a political storm in parliament.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
The news made a storm of protest.
A hír tiltakozási hullámot váltott ki.
There was a media storm after the game.
A meccs után médiavihar kerekedett.
The plan caused a storm among the workers.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may use 'storm' literally when they mean a figurative conflict; context is important to show it's not about weather.
Σημασία
Serious trouble or uproar
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
storm of protest
|political storm
|media storm
|storm of criticism
Συνώνυμα
uproar (Focuses more on noise and disorder; not always as intense as 'storm' in this figurative sense.)
Αντώνυμα
peace (Refers to a calm situation without conflict or disturbance.)
Θέματα
emotions
|society
|conflict
|politics
Ορισμός
A time when many people are upset or angry about something.
A situation involving intense public anger, protest, or emotional outburst.
ΡΉΜΑ
B2
3
megrohamoz
B2
beront
B1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
storm into [place]
The soldiers stormed the enemy's position at dawn.
A katonák hajnalban megrohamozták az ellenség állását.
She stormed into the office, demanding answers.
Berontott az irodába, és válaszokat követelt.
Protesters stormed the gates of the compound.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
He stormed into the room.
Berontott a szobába.
The army stormed the city.
A hadsereg megrohamozta a várost.
She stormed out of the house.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'storm' with 'run'; 'storm' suggests force, anger, or attack, not just speed.
Σημασία
Attack or rush forward suddenly
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
storm into the room
|storm out of the meeting
|storm the castle
Συνώνυμα
charge (Often used for military attacks; can also mean moving quickly toward something.)
Αντώνυμα
retreat (Means to move back or away from something, opposite of rushing forward.)
Θέματα
movement
|conflict
|core_vocabulary
|emotions
Ορισμός
To go quickly and with force into a place or at someone.
To move quickly and forcefully towards or into a place, especially in an attack or display of anger.
ΡΉΜΑ
B1
4
kiviharzik
B2
elviharzik
B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
storm out of [place]
He stormed out of the meeting after being insulted.
Miután megsértették, kiviharzott a megbeszélésről.
She stormed off without saying goodbye.
Elviharzott anélkül, hogy elköszönt volna.
Angry at the decision, they stormed out of the negotiations.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
She stormed out of the room.
Kiviharzott a szobából.
He stormed off after the fight.
A veszekedés után elviharzott.
They stormed out when they heard the news.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse 'storm out' with simply 'leave'; 'storm out' always involves visible anger and sudden movement.
Σημασία
Leave in anger
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
storm out of the meeting
|storm off angrily
Συνώνυμα
march out (Focuses on firm, deliberate movement; less emotional than 'storm out'.)
Αντώνυμα
stay calmly (Remaining in place without showing anger is the opposite action.)
Θέματα
emotions
|movement
|daily_life
Ορισμός
To go away from a place quickly because you are angry.
To leave a place suddenly and with visible anger.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
storm
IPA
GB/stˈɔɹm/
US/stˈɔɹm/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
storm (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (storm)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: storm
- Plural: storms
Verb
- Base: storm
- 3rd Person Singular: storms
- Present Participle: storming
- Past: stormed
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
storms
noun
storming
verb
stormed
verb
Core family
stormy
adjective B1
Related words
Advanced or less common
stormily
adverb
Εκφράσεις
storm out of
1/stˈɔɹm ˈaʊt əv/
phrasal verb
Leave quickly in anger
To leave a place fast because you are angry.
Παραδείγματα
- She stormed out of the classroom after the teacher's comment.
- He stormed out of the house without saying a word.
take by storm
1/tˈeɪk bˈaɪ stˈɔɹm/
idiom
Achieve sudden success or popularity
To become very successful or liked very fast in a place.
Παραδείγματα
- The young singer took the music world by storm.
- Her new book has taken Europe by storm.
a storm is brewing
1/ə stˈɔɹm ˈɪz bɹˈuɪŋ/
idiom
serious conflict or trouble coming
Used to say that a big problem or conflict is starting and will probably become clear soon.
Παραδείγματα
- A storm is brewing in the party over the new policy.
- You could feel that a storm was brewing between the two families.
- When I saw their faces, I knew a storm was brewing.
a storm is brewing
2/ə stˈɔɹm ˈɪz bɹˈuɪŋ/
idiom
Trouble is about to start soon
Something bad or difficult will happen soon.
Παραδείγματα
- You can feel that a storm is brewing between the two leaders.
- Dark clouds gathered outside, and in politics, a different kind of storm was brewing.
storm in a teacup
1/stˈɔɹm ˈɪn ə tˈikˌʌp/
idiom
Making too much fuss over little things
When people make a small problem seem very big.
Παραδείγματα
- The argument was just a storm in a teacup; they made up the next day.
- Their argument was just a storm in a teacup; it was over in minutes.
- It’s only a minor issue—don’t make it into a storm in a teacup.
- The media turned it into a huge scandal, but it was really a storm in a teacup.
weather the storm
1/wˈɛðɚ ðə stˈɔɹm/
idiom
Survive a tough situation
To get through a very hard or dangerous time without serious harm.
Παραδείγματα
- The company was able to weather the storm during the financial crisis.
- The company managed to weather the storm during the recession.
- They weathered the storm and came out stronger.
- They weathered the storm of public criticism and kept going.