lightning
US /ˈlaɪt.nɪŋ/
UK /ˈlaɪt.nɪŋ/
1.
молния
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.
Небо осветилось внезапной вспышкой молнии.
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We saw lightning strike a tree in the distance.
Мы видели, как молния ударила в дерево вдалеке.
1.
молниеносный, быстрый
very fast; with great speed
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He moved with lightning speed to catch the ball.
Он двигался со скоростью молнии, чтобы поймать мяч.
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The decision was made with lightning quickness.
Решение было принято с молниеносной быстротой.