hurricane

hurricane
/ˈhʌrɪkən; ?@ -keɪn; `hʌrɪˌken/ n
1 storm with a violent wind, esp a West Indian cyclone 飓风; （尤指西印度群岛的）旋风.
2 wind of 73 miles per hour or more （每小时风速73英里以上的）风暴
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gales of hurricane force 十二级的大风. Cf 参看 cyclone, typhoon.

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