láishì

来势

Word · NounTraditional來勢

oncoming momentum; force of arrival

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Meanings

1 sense · 4 examples
1.

noun

oncoming force; momentum; manner of approach

neutral

Often used to describe something powerful, fast, or threatening as it approaches or begins. It can refer to natural phenomena, events, or people's actions.

Tái台
fēng风
lái来
shì势
xiōng汹
xiōng汹
 ,
jū居
mín民
men们
dōu都
tí提
qián前
zuò做
hǎo好
le了
zhǔn准
bèi备
 。

The typhoon approached with fierce momentum, so the residents prepared in advance.

Zhè这
chǎng场
wēi危
jī机
lái来
shì势
hěn很
měng猛
 ,
ràng让
rén人
cuò措
shǒu手
bù不
jí及
 。

This crisis came on very strong, catching people off guard.

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Hǎi海
cháo潮
lái来
shì势
hěn很
měng猛
 ,
shùn瞬
jiān间
jiù就
yān淹
mò没
le了
shā沙
tān滩
 。

The tide came in with great force, instantly inundating the beach.

Tā他
men们
de的
xīn新
duì对
shǒu手
lái来
shì势
bù不
fán凡
 ,
bǐ比
sài赛
jiāng将
huì会
hěn很
jī激
liè烈
 。

Their new opponent arrived with an impressive momentum, so the match will be intense.