storm cloud
US /ˈstɔːrm ˌklaʊd/
UK /ˈstɔːm ˌklaʊd/
名词
1.
乌云, 暴风云
a dark cloud indicating an approaching storm
示例:
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Dark storm clouds gathered on the horizon, signaling bad weather.
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The picnic was canceled due to the threatening storm clouds.
2.
a sign or feeling that something bad is about to happen
示例:
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The sudden drop in sales was a storm cloud on the company's financial horizon.
销售额的突然下降是公司财务前景的乌云。
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Despite the initial success, there was a growing storm cloud of discontent among the employees.
尽管取得了初步成功，但员工中不满的乌云却日益增长。