sudden; unexpected; swift as thunder
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sudden as a thunderclap; swift and unexpected; leaving no time to cover one's ears
formalDerived from the literal image of thunder striking too fast for one to cover their ears. Often used to describe military maneuvers, sudden attacks, or any event that allows no time for preparation or defense.
Wǒ我
jūn军
yǐ以
xùn迅
léi雷
bù不
jí及
yǎn掩
ěr耳
zhī之
shì势
gōng攻
zhàn占
le了
dí敌
rén人
de的
zhèn阵
dì地
。
Our army captured the enemy's position with the swiftness of a thunderclap.
Zhè这
chǎng场
bào暴
yǔ雨
lái来
de得
xùn迅
léi雷
bù不
jí及
yǎn掩
ěr耳
，
bǎ把
lù路
shàng上
de的
xíng行
rén人
dōu都
lín淋
shī湿
le了
。
The sudden downpour came without warning, soaking the pedestrians on the street.
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Jǐng警
chá察
yǐ以
xùn迅
léi雷
bù不
jí及
yǎn掩
ěr耳
zhī之
shì势
chōng冲
jìn进
le了
fàn犯
zuì罪
xiàn现
chǎng场
。
The police burst into the crime scene with lightning speed.