hurricane
noun [ C ] uk/ˈhʌr.ɪ.kən/ /ˈhʌr.ɪ.keɪn/ us/ˈhɝː.ɪ.keɪn/ /ˈhɝː.ɪ.kən/
（尤指西大西洋的）飓风
a violent wind that has a circular movement, especially in the West Atlantic Ocean
The state of Florida was hit by a hurricane that did serious damage. 佛罗里达州遭受了飓风袭击，损失严重。
Hurricane force (= very strong) winds are expected tonight. 预计今晚会有飓风级的强风。
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- The roof of their house caved in during a hurricane.
- The hurricane is predicted to reach the coast tomorrow morning.
- Violent squalls signalled the approach of the hurricane.
- People living in the track of the hurricane have been advised to leave their homes until it has passed.
- Much of the region's verdant countryside has been destroyed in the hurricane.