thunderbolt
US /ˈθʌn.dɚ.boʊlt/
UK /ˈθʌn.də.bəʊlt/
名词
1.
闪电, 雷电
a flash of lightning accompanied by thunder, especially when considered as a single phenomenon
示例:
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A sudden thunderbolt lit up the night sky.
一道突如其来的闪电照亮了夜空。
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The ancient gods were often depicted wielding thunderbolts.
古代神祇常被描绘成手持雷电。
2.
晴天霹雳, 震惊的消息
a sudden, unexpected, and often shocking event or piece of news
示例:
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The announcement of his resignation came as a complete thunderbolt.
他辞职的消息犹如晴天霹雳。
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Her sudden departure was a thunderbolt to the entire team.
她的突然离职对整个团队来说是个晴天霹雳。