Strong Wind - 英语词汇详解

Meaning 1：gale (Strong Wind)

Strong Wind 🔊

/strɒŋ wɪnd/

Wind that moves very fast and has a lot of power, making things move or sway.

gale 🔊

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/ɡeɪl/

A very powerful wind that can move objects, sway trees, and make walking difficult.

📁 Category：Natural Geography 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

'Strong' (possessing great force) + 'Wind' (moving air from Old English 'wind').

💡 Mnemonic

Think of a strong wind as a 'gale' that makes you 'gape' for breath as you walk against it.

📖 Example

We had to hold onto our hats at the beach because the strong wind almost blew them away. 🔊 We had to hold onto our hats at the beach because the strong wind almost blew them away.

🔗 Collocations

strong wind warning – an official alert about dangerous wind conditions

strong wind gusts – sudden, brief increases in wind speed

strong wind speed – the measured velocity of a powerful wind

🔄 Synonyms

gale (n.) – A very strong wind, especially one with a speed of 34-40 knots.

gust (n.) – A sudden strong rush of wind.

bluster (n.) – A loud, strong wind often accompanied by noise.

🚫 Antonyms

calm (n.) – Absence of wind or very light air movement.

breeze (n.) – A gentle, light wind.

🌱 Derivatives

windy (adj.) – Having or characterized by strong wind.

windstorm (n.) – A storm with very strong wind but little or no precipitation.

📖 Cultural Story

In meteorology, 'strong wind' is a standard term for wind speeds of 25-31 mph (Beaufort scale force 6). Often used in maritime and aviation contexts to warn of dangerous conditions.