tornado

/tɔrˈneɪˌdoʊ/

a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground

中文释义：龙卷风

The tornado destroyed several houses and uprooted trees in its path.

龙卷风摧毁了沿途的几栋房屋并拔起了树木。

Residents were warned to take shelter immediately as the tornado approached.

居民被警告在龙卷风接近时立即躲避。