lightning
US /ˈlaɪt.nɪŋ/
UK /ˈlaɪt.nɪŋ/
1.
petir, kilat
the occurrence of a natural electrical discharge of very short duration and high voltage between a cloud and the ground or within a cloud, accompanied by a bright flash and typically also thunder
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The sky was lit up by a sudden flash of lightning.
Langit diterangi oleh kilatan petir yang tiba-tiba.
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We saw lightning strike a tree in the distance.
Kami melihat petir menyambar pohon di kejauhan.
1.
kilat, cepat sekali
very fast; with great speed
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He moved with lightning speed to catch the ball.
Dia bergerak secepat kilat untuk menangkap bola.
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The decision was made with lightning quickness.
Keputusan itu dibuat dengan kecepatan kilat.