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cyclone

/ˈsaɪkləʊn/
cy · clone ˈsaɪ · kləʊn
English Definition
n. a large-scale, atmospheric wind-and-pressure system characterized by low pressure at its center and by circular wind motion
中文释义
气旋
Significado en Español
ciclón
한국어 뜻
사이클론
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bão xoáy
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Example Sentence

The cyclone caused heavy flooding on the coast.

这场气旋在沿海地区引发了严重的洪水。

Synonyms
hurricane storm typhoon
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “cyclone”:

  1. A heatwave
  2. B drought
  3. C hurricane
  4. D calm
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C — hurricane. “cyclone” means n. a large-scale, atmospheric wind-and-pressure system characterized by low pressure at its center and by circular wind motion

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The powerful ______ tore the roofs right off the houses along the coast.

  1. A breeze
  2. B drizzle
  3. C cyclone
  4. D calm
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C — cyclone. “cyclone” means n. a large-scale, atmospheric wind-and-pressure system characterized by low pressure at its center and by circular wind motion

Common questions about “cyclone”

What does “cyclone” mean?

cyclone — n. a large-scale, atmospheric wind-and-pressure system characterized by low pressure at its center and by circular wind motion. In Chinese: 气旋.

How do you pronounce “cyclone”?

cyclone is pronounced /ˈsaɪkləʊn/. It breaks into 2 syllables: cy · clone.

How do you use “cyclone” in a sentence?

The cyclone caused heavy flooding on the coast. (这场气旋在沿海地区引发了严重的洪水。)

What are synonyms for “cyclone”?

hurricane, storm, typhoon — all close in meaning to cyclone (n. a large-scale, atmospheric wind-and-pressure system characterized by low pressure at its center and by circular wind motion).

Is “cyclone” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. cyclone appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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