tsunami
цунами
large ocean wave
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Fishermen received a warning about a possible tsunami and moved their boats inland.
Рыбаки получили предупреждение о возможном цунами и отбуксировали свои лодки на сушу.
After the earthquake, the town watched as a tsunami raced toward the shore.
После землетрясения город наблюдал, как цунами мчится к берегу.
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Точное слово: большая морская волна, обычно вызванная землетрясением, оползнем или извержением вулкана.
The coastal town was devastated by a tsunami after the offshore earthquake.
Часто используется как синоним 'цунами' в речи, но технически неверно — не связана с приливами.
Reports called it a tidal wave, though scientists warned it was a tsunami.
Подъём уровня моря из‑за шторма (ветра и низкого давления), приводит к прибрежному затоплению, но не равен цунами по происхождению.
The hurricane's storm surge flooded the low-lying coastal communities.
Общее описание затопления прибрежных территорий по разным причинам (цунами, штормовые нагон, высокий прилив).
Coastal flooding affected several towns after the storm and unusually high tides.
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What does tsunami mean?
large ocean wave
How do you pronounce tsunami?
tsunami is pronounced as /ə tsuːˈnɑːmi/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
How is tsunami used in a sentence?
Fishermen received a warning about a possible tsunami and moved their boats inland. Translation: Рыбаки получили предупреждение о возможном цунами и отбуксировали свои лодки на сушу.
Is tsunami part of Приливы и океанические явления vocabulary?
Yes, tsunami (цунами) can be learned in the Приливы и океанические явления topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is tsunami part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?
Yes, tsunami (цунами) can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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