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cyclone

циклон

Meaning of cyclone

rotating storm system

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EN-UK/ˈsaɪkləʊn/
EN-US/ˈsaɪkloʊn/
RU[tsɨˈklon]
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cyclone with Russian translation

cyclone usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

The cyclone destroyed several buildings near the bay.

Циклон разрушил несколько зданий у залива.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

They boarded up windows before the cyclone hit.

Они заколачивали окна перед ударом циклона.

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cyclone belongs to the topic "Natural Phenomena". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

cyclone → циклон
seasons of the year → времена года
spring → весна
winter → зима
long → продолжительный
end → заканчиваться
temperature → температура

cyclone synonyms

Related words worth learning together

depression
Метеорологическая депрессия — область низкого давления, обычно менее интенсивная, чем сильный циклон или шторм.
low-pressure system
Область пониженного атмосферного давления; может соответствовать циклону, но термин более общий и описывает давление, а не обязательно вращение.
windstorm
Шторм, в котором главным фактором являются сильные ветры; не обязательно связано с циклональной структурой.
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🇬🇧en

Метеорологическая депрессия — область низкого давления, обычно менее интенсивная, чем сильный циклон или шторм.

C1Often

A shallow depression moved across the country, bringing light rain.

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🇬🇧en
low-pressure system

Область пониженного атмосферного давления; может соответствовать циклону, но термин более общий и описывает давление, а не обязательно вращение.

C1Often

A deep low-pressure system will likely bring prolonged rain to the region.

W
🇬🇧en
windstorm

Шторм, в котором главным фактором являются сильные ветры; не обязательно связано с циклональной структурой.

B2Often

The windstorm knocked out power lines across the county.

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What does cyclone mean?

rotating storm system

How do you pronounce cyclone?

cyclone is pronounced as /ˈsaɪkləʊn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is cyclone used in a sentence?

The cyclone destroyed several buildings near the bay. Translation: Циклон разрушил несколько зданий у залива.

Is cyclone part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?

Yes, cyclone (циклон) can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is cyclone part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, cyclone (циклон) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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