-
1 lightning
(a flash of electricity between clouds or from a cloud to earth during a storm, usually followed by thunder: The house was struck by lightning.) lynlynIsubst. \/ˈlaɪtnɪŋ\/lynflash of lightning se ➢ flash, 1in lightning time lynkjaptlightning never strikes twice in the same place lynet slår aldri ned to ganger på samme stedlightning strike uvarslet streiklightning visit lynvisittlightning war ( militærvesen) lynkriglike greased lightning som et oljet lynsummer (heat) lightning forklaring: flatelyn uten tordenIIadj. \/ˈlaɪtnɪŋ\/1) lynende2) lyn- -
2 thunder
1. noun1) (the deep rumbling sound heard in the sky after a flash of lightning: a clap/peal of thunder; a thunderstorm.) torden(brak)2) (a loud rumbling: the thunder of horses' hooves.) bulder, torden2. verb1) (to sound, rumble etc: It thundered all night.) tordne, buldre2) (to make a noise like thunder: The tanks thundered over the bridge.) tordne, brake, drønne•- thunderous
- thunderously
- thundery
- thunderbolt Isubst. \/ˈθʌndə\/1) torden2) brak, braking, bulder, torden, buldring3) ( poetisk) lynnedslag, tordenbrak4) ( hverdagslig) pokkerby thunder pokker heller• it isn't healthy, but, by thunder, it will do you gooddet er ikke sunt, men pokker heller, det vil gjøre deg godthave a face like thunder være mørk i ansiktetin a voice of thunder med tordenrøst, med rungende stemmesteal someone's thunder stjele noens ideer, ta ordet ut av munnen på noen, komme noen i forkjøpetthunders lyn og tordenthunders of applause rungende applauswhat in thunder hva pokker, hva i svarte• what in thunder made you think that?where in thunder hvor pokker, hvor i svarte• where in thunder did he get that?IIverb \/ˈθʌndə\/1) ( også overført) tordne2) drønne, dundre, brake3) dunke, banke4) brøle, dundre, tordne, slenge ut• 'be quiet!' thundered the teacherthunder against fare ut mot, rase motthunder out skrike ut, brøle, tordne -
3 thunderbolt
1) (a flash of lightning immediately followed by thunder.) lyn, tordenslag2) (a sudden great surprise: Her arrival was a complete thunderbolt.) (som) lyn fra klar himmellynglimtsubst. \/ˈθʌndəbəʊlt \/lyn, lynstråle, lynnedslag (også overført)like a thunderbolt som et lynnedslag
См. также в других словарях:
like a flash — in a flash/like a flash/quick as a flash/ phrase very quickly She was at his side in a flash. Thesaurus: quicklysynonym Main entry: flash * * * in/like a ˈflash … Useful english dictionary
like a flash — See in a flash … Thesaurus of popular words
Flash — (fl[a^]sh), v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Flashed} (fl[a^]sht); p. pr. & vb. n. {Flashing}.] [Cf. OE. flaskien, vlaskien to pour, sprinkle, dial. Sw. flasa to blaze, E. flush, flare.] 1. To burst or break forth with a sudden and transient flood of flame… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
flash in the pan — Flash Flash (fl[a^]sh), v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Flashed} (fl[a^]sht); p. pr. & vb. n. {Flashing}.] [Cf. OE. flaskien, vlaskien to pour, sprinkle, dial. Sw. flasa to blaze, E. flush, flare.] 1. To burst or break forth with a sudden and transient… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
flash — [flash] vi. [ME flashen, to splash, sprinkle; of echoic orig.] 1. to send out or reflect a sudden, brief blaze or light, esp. at intervals 2. to sparkle or gleam [eyes flashing with anger] 3. to speak abruptly, esp. in anger: usually with out 4.… … English World dictionary
like a bolt from the blue — like a sign from heaven, like a flash of light Like a bolt from the blue, I got the idea to shave my head … English idioms
like a streak — Like (a flash of) lightning • • • Main Entry: ↑streak * * * informal very fast he is off like a streak … Useful english dictionary
in/like a flash — INSTANTLY, suddenly, abruptly, immediately, all of a sudden; quickly, rapidly, swiftly, speedily; in an instant/moment, in a (split) second, in a trice, in the blink of an eye; informal in a jiffy, before you can say Jack Robinson. → flash … Useful english dictionary
Flash in other media — Throughout his 60 year history, the Flash has appeared in numerous media.Early animated appearancesA version of the Flash guest starred in the animated series, The Adventures of Aquaman in 1967. Flash appeared off and on in the Super Friends… … Wikipedia
flash — flash1 [ flæʃ ] verb ** ▸ 1 shine for short time ▸ 2 appear for short time ▸ 3 pass quickly ▸ 4 show sudden emotion ▸ 5 show sex organs ▸ + PHRASES 1. ) intransitive to shine brightly for a very short time, or to shine on and off very quickly:… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
flash — flashingly, adv. /flash/, n. 1. a brief, sudden burst of bright light: a flash of lightning. 2. a sudden, brief outburst or display of joy, wit, etc. 3. a very brief moment; instant: I ll be back in a flash. 4. Informal. flashlight (def. 1). 5.… … Universalium