TopicTyphoon & storms
허리케인
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noun
a tropical cyclone in the Atlantic or eastern Pacific
Category scales (1–5) describe wind strength and damage risk.
Examples
그 허리케인은 자정쯤 도시 근처에 상륙했습니다.
The hurricane made landfall near the city at midnight.
주민들은 생필품을 사며 허리케인에 대비했습니다.
Residents prepared for the hurricane by buying supplies.
허리케인은 지붕을 부수고 거리를 침수시킬 수 있습니다.
A hurricane can destroy roofs and flood streets.
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