storm
gb/stˈɔɹm/ us/stˈɔɹm/
A2
Anh
~ 3000
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
Danh từ
A2
event
1
Severe weather with wind and rain
A time when the weather is very bad, with strong wind and rain or snow.
Mẫu sử dụng:
a [type] storm
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'storm' with 'rain'. A storm usually includes strong winds and can have rain, snow, or other severe weather.
Từ đồng nghĩa
tempest (More literary or dramatic in tone; less common in everyday speech.)
Từ trái nghĩa
calm (Refers to peaceful weather conditions, the opposite of a storm.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
thunder storm
|snow storm
|tropical storm
|severe storm
|storm warning
Chủ đề
weather
|nature
|safety
Ví dụ
- The storm knocked out power to thousands of homes.
- A tropical storm is expected to reach the coast tonight.
- We stayed indoors all day because of the storm.
- The fishing boats returned early to avoid the approaching storm.
Ví dụ cho người học
- The storm is very strong today.
- A big storm came last night.
- We cannot go outside because of the storm.
- The storm made many trees fall.
Danh từ
B2
event
2
Serious trouble or uproar
A time when many people are upset or angry about something.
Mẫu sử dụng:
a storm of [emotion/criticism]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may use 'storm' literally when they mean a figurative conflict; context is important to show it's not about weather.
Từ đồng nghĩa
uproar (Focuses more on noise and disorder; not always as intense as 'storm' in this figurative sense.)
Từ trái nghĩa
peace (Refers to a calm situation without conflict or disturbance.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
storm of protest
|political storm
|media storm
|storm of criticism
Chủ đề
emotions
|society
|conflict
|politics
Ví dụ
- The decision caused a storm of protest from the community.
- A media storm followed the celebrity's controversial statement.
- His resignation sparked a political storm in parliament.
Ví dụ cho người học
- The news made a storm of protest.
- There was a media storm after the game.
- The plan caused a storm among the workers.
Động từ
B2
action
3
Attack or rush forward suddenly
To go quickly and with force into a place or at someone.
Mẫu sử dụng:
storm into [place]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'storm' with 'run'; 'storm' suggests force, anger, or attack, not just speed.
Từ đồng nghĩa
charge (Often used for military attacks; can also mean moving quickly toward something.)
Từ trái nghĩa
retreat (Means to move back or away from something, opposite of rushing forward.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
storm into the room
|storm out of the meeting
|storm the castle
Chủ đề
movement
|conflict
|core_vocabulary
|emotions
Ví dụ
- The soldiers stormed the enemy's position at dawn.
- She stormed into the office, demanding answers.
- Protesters stormed the gates of the compound.
Ví dụ cho người học
- He stormed into the room.
- The army stormed the city.
- She stormed out of the house.
Động từ
B1
action
4
Leave in anger
To go away from a place quickly because you are angry.
Mẫu sử dụng:
storm out of [place]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may confuse 'storm out' with simply 'leave'; 'storm out' always involves visible anger and sudden movement.
Từ đồng nghĩa
march out (Focuses on firm, deliberate movement; less emotional than 'storm out'.)
Từ trái nghĩa
stay calmly (Remaining in place without showing anger is the opposite action.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
storm out of the meeting
|storm off angrily
Chủ đề
emotions
|movement
|daily_life
Ví dụ
- He stormed out of the meeting after being insulted.
- She stormed off without saying goodbye.
- Angry at the decision, they stormed out of the negotiations.
Ví dụ cho người học
- She stormed out of the room.
- He stormed off after the fight.
- They stormed out when they heard the news.
Ngữ pháp
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IPA
GB/stˈɔɹm/
US/stˈɔɹm/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
storm (1 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (storm)
Các dạng từ
Noun
- Base: storm
- Plural: storms
Verb
- Base: storm
- 3rd Person Singular: storms
- Present Participle: storming
- Past: stormed
Họ từ
Forms
storms
noun
storming
verb
stormed
verb
Core family
stormy
adjective B1
Related words
Advanced or less common
stormily
adverb
Cách diễn đạt
storm out of
1/stˈɔɹm ˈaʊt əv/
phrasal verb
Leave quickly in anger
To leave a place fast because you are angry.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.