Word
pelting
/ˈpeltiŋ/
adjective
倾盆的；猛降的；连续猛击的
falling heavily and continuously, as rain; beating down
没价值的；微不足道的；(非正式)发怒的
In use
We stayed under the tree until the pelting rain finally let up.
The hikers took shelter in a cave from the pelting storm.
I could hear the pelting rain against the window all night.
Connections
Word family
- peltings
- plural
Learner notes
Grammar Note
通常作定语修饰 rain 等表示大雨的名词，如 pelting rain（倾盆大雨）。
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