lightning
US /ˈlaɪt.nɪŋ/
UK /ˈlaɪt.nɪŋ/
1.
relâmpago, raio
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.
O céu foi iluminado por um súbito clarão de relâmpago.
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We saw lightning strike a tree in the distance.
Vimos um relâmpago atingir uma árvore à distância.
1.
relâmpago, instantâneo
very fast; with great speed
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He moved with lightning speed to catch the ball.
Ele se moveu com velocidade de relâmpago para pegar a bola.
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The decision was made with lightning quickness.
A decisão foi tomada com rapidez de relâmpago.