thunderbolt

A noun referring to a flash of lightning accompanied by a thunderclap, or figuratively, a sudden and shocking surprise or event.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее вспышку молнии, сопровождающуюся раскатом грома, или, в переносном смысле, внезапный и шокирующий сюрприз или событие.esSustantivo que designa un rayo acompañado de trueno o, en sentido figurado, un suceso repentino y sorprendente que causa gran impacto.frNom désignant un éclair accompagné d'un coup de tonnerre, ou, au sens figuré, un événement soudain et choquant ou une surprise.deSubstantiv, das einen Blitz mit darauf folgendem Donner bezeichnet oder im übertragenen Sinn eine plötzliche, schockierende Überraschung oder ein solches Ereignis.ptSubstantivo que designa a descarga elétrica atmosférica, ou seja, o raio que vem acompanhado de trovão; em sentido figurado, um acontecimento ou surpresa repentina e chocante.zh名词，指伴随雷声的闪电，或比喻突然而令人震惊的意外事件。arاسم يدل على صاعقة البرق المصحوبة بقصف الرعد، ويُستعمل مجازًا للدلالة على مفاجأة مذهلة أو حدث مفاجئ وصادم.

1. Lightning strike B1 formal

   A flash of lightning that is accompanied by a loud thunderclap.

   • The old oak tree was split in two by a thunderbolt during the storm.
   • A sudden thunderbolt lit up the entire sky.
   • They took shelter when they heard the crack of a thunderbolt.

   ruУдар молнииesRayo con truenofrCoup de foudre (météorologique)deBlitzschlagptRaiozh雷击arصاعقة

   Sinónimos: boltbolt of lightning

2. Shocking event B2 informal

   An unexpected and shocking event or piece of news.

   • The news of his resignation came like a thunderbolt.
   • Her sudden announcement was a thunderbolt to everyone in the room.
   • The verdict was a thunderbolt that left the family stunned.

   ruГром среди ясного небаesNoticia impactantefrCoup de tonnerre (événement choquant)deBlitz aus heiterem HimmelptBombazh晴天霹雳arصاعقة

   Sinónimos: blowbombshelleye openerjoltrevelationshocksurprise

• thunderbolts plural form
• thunderbolts' possessive plural form
• thunderbolt's possessive singular form