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复数形式
waterspouts
1
a sudden, intense downpour of rain
- We were caught in a waterspout on our hike.
- The waterspout flooded the streets within minutes.
- Farmers welcomed the waterspout after a long dry spell.
- The picnic was ruined by a sudden waterspout.
- Clouds gathered, signaling a coming waterspout.
2
a pipe or channel that carries water away, especially from a roof gutter
- Rainwater ran down the waterspout into the garden.
- The old house had a cast-iron waterspout along the eaves.
- Leaves clogged the waterspout, causing overflow.
- The carpenter installed a new waterspout to improve drainage.
- Water cascaded from the waterspout during the storm.
3
水龙卷, 海龙卷
a tornado occurring over a body of water, characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud filled with water droplets or spray
- The waterspout formed over the lake, creating a mesmerizing yet potentially dangerous spectacle.
水龙卷在湖面上形成，创造了一个迷人但潜在危险的景象。
- Sailors encountered a waterspout off the coast, prompting them to alter their course to avoid the swirling vortex.
水手们在海岸附近遇到了一个水龙卷，促使他们改变航向以避免旋转的漩涡。
- Beachgoers were amazed as a waterspout danced across the ocean, drawing attention to the natural phenomenon.
海滩游客们惊讶地看着一个水龙卷在海面上舞动，吸引了人们对这一自然现象的关注。
- The satellite imagery captured the impressive waterspout as it spun over the open sea.
卫星图像捕捉到了在开阔海面上旋转的令人印象深刻的水龙卷。
- Residents along the waterfront observed a waterspout moving towards the shore, causing momentary concern.
海滨的居民观察到一股水龙卷向岸边移动，引起了短暂的担忧。