1. a severe snowstorm with strong winds and low visibility
暴風雪，指伴有強風和低能見度的嚴重雪暴
The blizzard made driving impossible.
暴風雪使得開車變得不可能。
We were snowed in for two days by the blizzard.
我們被暴風雪困了兩天。
Blizzard Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
blizzard
noun
快速理解
What does "Blizzard" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Blizzard"?
「blizzard」主要指猛烈的暴風雪，也用於比喻大量湧現的事物。
- 1
天氣現象
EN: a severe snowstorm with strong winds and low visibility
翻譯: 一種伴有強風和低能見度的猛烈暴風雪。
- 2
大量湧現
EN: a large or overwhelming quantity of things arriving suddenly
翻譯: 指大量事物突然湧現或襲來。
- 3
特定強度
EN: a storm with winds of at least 35 mph and visibility less than 1/4 mile for 3 hours
翻譯: 指風速至少每小時35英里、能見度低於1/4英里並持續3小時的風暴。
小提醒：「blizzard」特指伴有強風的「暴風雪」，比一般的「snowstorm」更猛烈。用於比喻時，常指令人應接不暇的大量事物，如「a blizzard of paperwork」（大量的文書工作）。
發音（How to Pronounce "Blizzard" in English）
How to pronounce "Blizzard" in English?"Blizzard" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Blizzard" from YouTube Videos
Desining from Day One: Artists as Founders: Multiverse (S20) - YC Gaming Tech Talks 2020
Y Combinator
“you know the artists who are coming from riot and from blizzard.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Blizzard"?How does "Blizzard" change by context?
2. a large or overwhelming amount of something that arrives suddenly
大量突然湧現的事物
The company was hit by a blizzard of complaints.
該公司遭到大量投訴的衝擊。
A blizzard of paperwork awaited the new employee.
大量的文書工作正等著新員工。
3. a sudden, intense, and confusing situation or series of events
突然、激烈且混亂的狀況或一連串事件
The political scandal created a media blizzard.
這起政治醜聞引發了一場媒體風暴。
He faced a blizzard of questions from the reporters.
他面對記者們連珠炮似的提問。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Blizzard"?How to make natural sentences with "Blizzard"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| a + blizzard + of + [plural noun] | 一陣（大量、密集的事物） | A blizzard of paperwork landed on his desk. (一陣繁重的文書工作落到了他的桌上。) |
| be caught in a blizzard | 遭遇暴風雪 | The hikers were caught in a blizzard and had to seek shelter. (登山者遭遇了暴風雪，不得不尋找避難處。) |
| survive a blizzard | 在暴風雪中倖存 | The small village managed to survive the blizzard with no casualties. (這個小村莊成功在暴風雪中倖存，無人傷亡。) |
| a blizzard + V-ing | 一陣（比喻性的、密集的動作或事件） | The company faced a blizzard of criticism following the announcement. (該公司在公告發布後面臨了一陣猛烈的批評。) |
用法說明
How is "Blizzard" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Blizzard"?
blizzard of vs. blizzard in
- blizzard of + 複數名詞：強調暴風雪帶來的「大量、密集」的事物，通常是比喻用法。
- blizzard in + 地點名詞：具體描述暴風雪發生的「地理位置」。
- 當描述暴風雪本身的自然現象時，通常直接使用 blizzard，或搭配動詞如 hit、strike。
- 在比喻用法中，a blizzard of 是固定搭配，用來形容任何如暴風雪般密集襲來的事物。 EN: The company faced a blizzard of complaints after the product launch. 翻譯: 產品發布後，公司面臨了如雪片般飛來的投訴。
EN:A severe blizzard in the Midwest stranded thousands of travelers.
翻譯:中西部的一場嚴重暴風雪使數千名旅客受困。
總結建議
在比喻「大量湧現的事物」時使用 a blizzard of，在說明「發生地點」時則使用 blizzard in。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Blizzard" and similar words?How to choose "Blizzard" vs alternatives?
blizzard vs snowstorm
blizzard 特指伴隨強風、低能見度的猛烈暴風雪，而 snowstorm 泛指任何降雪量大的風雪天氣。
blizzard vs bluster
blizzard 是具體的天氣現象（暴風雪），而 bluster 主要描述風或人的行為（狂吹；虛張聲勢）。
blizzard vs squall
blizzard 是持續性的強烈冬季風暴，而 squall 指突然發生、持續時間短的狂風驟雨或陣雪。
口語用法
How is "Blizzard" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Blizzard"?
引述
當轉述他人對惡劣天氣的描述或抱怨時，常用來引述。 EN: He was like, "I can't go out in this blizzard!" 翻譯: 他當時就說：「這種暴風雪我根本出不了門！」
EN:She texted me, "The blizzard is getting worse, stay home."
翻譯:她傳訊息給我說：「暴風雪越來越大了，待在家裡。」
語氣強調
用來誇張地形容某種混亂、大量或強烈的情況，不一定是真實的天氣。 EN: My inbox is a blizzard of emails after the holiday. 翻譯: 假期過後，我的收件箱簡直是一場電子郵件的暴風雪。
EN:The kids left a blizzard of toys all over the living room.
翻譯:孩子們在客廳留下了一場玩具的暴風雪。
停頓填充
在描述一連串事件或困難時，用作比喻性的填充詞，為敘事增添戲劇性。 EN: And then, just to make things worse, a blizzard of paperwork hit my desk. 翻譯: 然後，讓事情更糟的是，一場文書工作的暴風雪襲擊了我的辦公桌。
EN:After the announcement, there was a blizzard of questions from the reporters.
翻譯:公告發布後，記者們的問題如暴風雪般襲來。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免將 "blizzard" 用於非字面意義（如形容大量文件或問題）。請使用更精確的詞彙，例如 "a large volume of paperwork" 或 "a barrage of questions"。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Blizzard"?What fixed phrases with "Blizzard" should I remember?
blizzard conditions
noun phrase
暴風雪天氣狀況
a blizzard of something
noun phrase (figurative)
大量湧現的事物（比喻用法）
blizzard warning
noun phrase
暴風雪警報
a blizzard hits/strikes
verb phrase
暴風雪襲擊
blizzard snow
noun phrase
暴風雪帶來的雪
blizzard-battered
compound adjective
遭受暴風雪肆虐的
blizzard-like
compound adjective
類似暴風雪的
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Blizzard"?Which "Blizzard" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×There was a heavy blizzard yesterday.
✓There was a blizzard yesterday.
The word 'blizzard' already implies a severe and heavy snowstorm. Adding 'heavy' is redundant and unnatural in English.
×The blizzard is very cold.
✓The weather during the blizzard is very cold. / It is very cold during the blizzard.
A 'blizzard' is an event (a snowstorm), not a state of temperature. You cannot describe the event itself as 'cold'. You should describe the temperature or conditions associated with it.
×I saw a blizzard.
✓I was caught in a blizzard. / I experienced a blizzard.
The verb 'see' is not typically used with 'blizzard' because a blizzard is an immersive weather event you experience or get caught in, not just something you observe visually like a bird or a car.
×It's blizzarding outside.
✓It's a blizzard outside. / A blizzard is happening.
'Blizzard' is a noun. There is no standard verb form 'to blizzard' in common English usage. Use the noun form to describe the event.
×The small snow is a blizzard.
✓The small snow flurry is not a blizzard.
A 'blizzard' specifically refers to a severe snowstorm with strong winds and low visibility. Light snow or a snow flurry does not qualify as a blizzard. Confusing these terms shows a misunderstanding of the word's intensity.
×blizard
✓blizzard
A common spelling error is omitting the second 'z'. Remember that 'blizzard' has a double 'z'.
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Blizzard"?What are tense/participle forms of "Blizzard"?