avalanche
US /ˈæv.əl.æntʃ/
UK /ˈæv.əl.æntʃ/
1.
avalanche
a mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside
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The skiers were caught in a sudden avalanche.
Os esquiadores foram pegos em uma avalanche repentina.
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Rescuers searched for survivors after the massive avalanche.
Os socorristas procuraram sobreviventes após a enorme avalanche.
2.
avalanche, enxurrada
a sudden arrival or occurrence of something in overwhelming quantities
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We received an avalanche of applications for the job.
Recebemos uma avalanche de candidaturas para o cargo.
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There was an avalanche of criticism after the scandal.
Houve uma avalanche de críticas após o escândalo.
1.
desabar, cair em avalanche
to descend in or like an avalanche
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Rocks began to avalanche down the steep slope.
As rochas começaram a desabar pela encosta íngreme.
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The market prices could avalanche if the economy worsens.
Os preços do mercado podem desabar se a economia piorar.