Waterspout
01
a sudden, intense downpour of rain
例子
We were caught in a waterspout on our hike.
The waterspout flooded the streets within minutes.
02
a pipe or channel that carries water away, especially from a roof gutter
例子
Rainwater ran down the waterspout into the garden.
The old house had a cast-iron waterspout along the eaves.
03
水龙卷, 海龙卷
a tornado occurring over a body of water, characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud filled with water droplets or spray
例子
The waterspout formed over the lake, creating a mesmerizing yet potentially dangerous spectacle.
水龙卷在湖面上形成，创造了一个迷人但潜在危险的景象。
Sailors encountered a waterspout off the coast, prompting them to alter their course to avoid the swirling vortex.
水手们在海岸附近遇到了一个水龙卷，促使他们改变航向以避免旋转的漩涡。
