lightning
US /ˈlaɪt.nɪŋ/
UK /ˈlaɪt.nɪŋ/
1.
번개, 낙뢰
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.
하늘은 갑작스러운 번개 섬광으로 밝아졌다.
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We saw lightning strike a tree in the distance.
멀리서 번개가 나무를 치는 것을 보았다.
1.
번개처럼 빠른, 신속한
very fast; with great speed
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He moved with lightning speed to catch the ball.
그는 번개 같은 속도로 공을 잡았다.
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The decision was made with lightning quickness.
그 결정은 번개처럼 빠르게 내려졌다.