lightning
US /ˈlaɪt.nɪŋ/
UK /ˈlaɪt.nɪŋ/
1.
şimşek, yıldırım
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.
Gökyüzü aniden çakan bir şimşekle aydınlandı.
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We saw lightning strike a tree in the distance.
Uzaktaki bir ağaca yıldırım düştüğünü gördük.
1.
şimşek gibi, çok hızlı
very fast; with great speed
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He moved with lightning speed to catch the ball.
Topu yakalamak için şimşek hızıyla hareket etti.
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The decision was made with lightning quickness.
Karar şimşek hızıyla verildi.