thunderclap

A noun referring to a single sharp crash of thunder, often used metaphorically to describe a shocking or sudden surprise.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее один резкий раскат грома, часто используемое метафорически для описания шокирующей или внезапной неожиданности.esSustantivo que designa un trueno repentino y muy fuerte, como un solo estallido seco; se usa a menudo de forma metafórica para describir una noticia o suceso sorprendente, impactante o repentino.frNom désignant un coup de tonnerre soudain et bref, souvent utilisé métaphoriquement pour évoquer une nouvelle choquante ou une surprise brutale.deSubstantiv, das einen einzelnen, plötzlichen und lauten Donnerschlag bezeichnet; wird oft metaphorisch für ein plötzliches, schockierendes oder unerwartetes Ereignis verwendet.ptSubstantivo que designa um único e forte estrondo de trovão, usado frequentemente de forma metafórica para descrever uma surpresa chocante ou algo repentino.zh指一声突然而响亮的雷声；也常比喻突如其来的、令人震惊的事件或消息。arاسم يدل على قصفة رعد واحدة حادة وعالية، ويُستعمل مجازًا للدلالة على مفاجأة مدوية أو حدث صادم يقع بغتة.

1. Single crash of thunder B1 formal

   A loud, sharp sound produced by lightning during a storm.

   • A sudden thunderclap startled everyone in the room.
   • The storm was accompanied by a series of thunderclaps.
   • We heard a thunderclap just after the lightning flash.

   ruУдар громаesTrueno seco o estallido del truenofrcoup de tonnerredeDonnerschlagptTrovãozh雷声arقصف الرعد

2. Shocking surprise B2 informal

   An unexpected and shocking event or piece of news.

   • The announcement of his resignation came as a thunderclap to the company.
   • Her sudden departure was a thunderclap for her friends.
   • The news of the merger hit the market like a thunderclap.

   ruГром среди ясного небаesSorpresa impactantefrCoup de tonnerre (sens figuré)deBlitz aus heiterem HimmelptBombazh晴天霹雳arصاعقة

   Synonyme: bombshelleye openerjoltrevelationshockstunnersurprise

   Antonyme: anticipationexpectationforecast

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• thunderclap's possessive singular form