英語・英会話の情報センター
現代世界の英語−気象 (7)
台風
typhoon
typhoon: a violent wind which has a circular movement, found in the West Pacific Ocean - CALD
The 169 000-ton vessel went down during a typhoon in the South China Sea. - CALD
ハリケーン
hurricane
hurricane: a violent wind which has a circular movement, especially found in the West Atlantic Ocean - CALD
The state of Florida was hit by a hurricane that did serious damage. - CALD
サイクロン
cyclone
cyclone: a violent tropical storm or wind in which the air moves very fast in a circular direction - CALD
最高気温
the maximum [highest] temperature
maximum: the maximum amount, quantity, speed etc is the largest that is possible or allowed - LDCE
The temperature will reach a maximum of 27°C today. - CALD
最低気温
the minimum [the lowest] temperature
minimum: the minimum number, degree, or amount of something is the smallest or least that is possible, allowed, or needed - LDCE
最高、最低気温（天気予報） highs and lows
Highs of 40°C were recorded in the region last summer. - LDCE
平均気温
average temperature
氷点下、零下
sub-zero, below zero, below freezing (point)
sub-zero: below zero in temperature - LDCE
温度計、寒暖計
thermometer, mercury
thermometer: a device used for measuring temperature, especially of the air or in a person's body - CALD
The thermometer registered over 100°C. - LDCE
