Sirocco Meaning in English
word
sɪˈɹɒkoʊ
si-RAH-koh
sɪɹˈɒkəʊ
si-ROK-oh
释义
A hot, dry wind that blows from North Africa across the Mediterranean to southern Europe, often bringing dust and high temperatures.
用法与细微差别
"Sirocco" is mainly used in meteorological and literary contexts; it's not common in casual conversation. It refers specifically to this Mediterranean wind, not just any hot wind. Often used to describe uncomfortable, oppressive weather.
Spanish: sirocoPortuguese (BR): sirocoPortuguese (PT): sirocoChinese (Simplified): 西洛科风Chinese (Traditional): 西洛科風Hindi: सिरॉकोArabic: رياح الشَّرُوقBengali: সিরোক্কো (উত্তর আফ্রিকা থেকে আসা গরম, শুষ্ক বাতাস)Russian: сироккоJapanese: シロッコVietnamese: gió siroccoKorean: 시로코Turkish: sirokkoUrdu: سروکو ہواIndonesian: angin sirocco
例句
The sirocco makes the air very hot and dry.
basic
Farmers worry when a sirocco is coming.
basic
The sirocco brings dust from the desert.
basic
A strong sirocco last night kept everyone awake.
natural
When the sirocco blows, the sky often turns yellow with sand.
natural
People say the sirocco can make you feel tired and irritable.
natural