tempest — a very violent windstorm; a violent outburst of feeling or activity
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a very violent windstorm; a violent outburst of feeling or activity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtempɪst/
Korean meaning: 폭풍, 대폭풍; 격렬한 감정이나 활동의 폭발
Korean pronunciation: **템**피스트
Example Sentences
- My mom created a tempest in our house when she found my hidden report card.
- The political tempest over the new policy lasted for weeks.
- Don't make a tempest in a teapot over such a small mistake.
tempest
NOUN//ˈtempɪst//
a very violent windstorm; a violent outburst of feeling or activity
a very violent windstorm; a violent outburst of feeling or activity
The tempest moves west, now I can rest
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'tempestas'에서 유래했으며, 원래 '시간, 계절, 날씨'를 의미했다가 점차 '폭풍우'의 의미로 발전했습니다. 셰익스피어의 희곡 'The Tempest'로도 유명합니다.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom created a tempest in our house when she found my hidden report card.”
“The political tempest over the new policy lasted for weeks.”
“Don't make a tempest in a teapot over such a small mistake.”
“The teenager's room looked like a tempest had swept through it.”
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