thunderbolt
US /ˈθʌn.dɚ.boʊlt/
UK /ˈθʌn.də.bəʊlt/
名詞
1.
落雷, 雷電
a flash of lightning accompanied by thunder, especially when considered as a single phenomenon
例:
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A sudden thunderbolt lit up the night sky.
突然の落雷が夜空を照らした。
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The ancient gods were often depicted wielding thunderbolts.
古代の神々はしばしば雷を振るう姿で描かれた。
2.
青天の霹靂, 衝撃的な出来事
a sudden, unexpected, and often shocking event or piece of news
例:
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The announcement of his resignation came as a complete thunderbolt.
彼の辞任の発表は全くの青天の霹靂だった。
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Her sudden departure was a thunderbolt to the entire team.
彼女の突然の出発はチーム全体にとって衝撃だった。