Monsoon
01
monsun, regnperiod
a period in the summer during which wind blows and rain falls in India or other hot South Asian countries
Exempel
Farmers eagerly anticipate the monsoon season as it brings much-needed rainfall to replenish parched fields and ensure a successful harvest.
Bönderna ser ivrigt fram emot monsun-säsongen eftersom den ger det mycket behövda regnet för att fylla på uttorkade fält och säkerställa en framgångsrik skörd.
The monsoon rains can be both a blessing and a curse, providing relief from scorching temperatures while also causing flooding and landslides in some areas.
Monsun-regnen kan vara både en välsignelse och en förbannelse, som ger lättnad från brännande temperaturer men också orsakar översvämningar och jordskred i vissa områden.
02
a wind system in southern Asia that reverses direction seasonally, blowing southwest in summer and bringing rain and northeast in winter
Exempel
The monsoon shifts direction between summer and winter.
Meteorologists study the monsoon to predict rainfall patterns.
03
a period of unusually intense or prolonged rainfall
Exempel
The town experienced a monsoon that lasted three days.
Streets flooded during the sudden monsoon.
