avalanche

/ˈævəˌlænʧ/

a slide of large masses of snow and ice and mud down a mountain

中文释义：雪崩

The avalanche buried several houses at the foot of the mountain.

雪崩掩埋了山脚下的几栋房屋。

Skiers are warned to avoid areas prone to avalanches.

滑雪者被警告要避开容易发生雪崩的区域。