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typhoon

/taɪˈfuːn/ /taɪˈfun/

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noun

台风

A weather phenomenon in the northwestern Pacific that is precisely equivalent to a hurricane, which results in wind speeds of 64 knots (118 km/h) or above. Equivalent to a cyclone in the Indian Ocean and Indonesia/Australia.

Examples :

"The typhoon caused widespread flooding and power outages across the island. "

台风给整个岛屿带来了大面积的洪水和停电。

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verb

刮台风，形成台风。

To swirl like a hurricane.

Examples :

"The leaves were typhooning around the old oak tree during the powerful storm. "

暴风雨中，树叶围绕着老橡树像台风一样打着旋。

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