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10 Language-to-English DictionariesEye of the Storm
/aɪ ʌv ðə stɔrm/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The calm center of a storm, particularly a hurricane, surrounded by violent winds and rain.
"As the hurricane approached, we found ourselves in the eye of the storm, experiencing an eerie stillness." - 2
A metaphorical expression describing a situation of calm amidst turmoil.
"In the eye of the storm of corporate restructuring, she remained focused and composed."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The phrase 'eye of the storm' originates from meteorological terminology, where 'eye' refers to the calm center of a hurricane or storm. The term has been used since the late 19th century, evolving to describe not only literal weather phenomena but also metaphorically to indicate a state of calm amidst chaos.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Eye of the Storm" is said worldwide
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l'œil de la tempête
Transliteration: l'œil de la tempête
"Nous étions dans l'œil de la tempête, profitant d'un moment de calme."
Auge des Sturms
Transliteration: Auge des Sturms
"Wir waren im Auge des Sturms und erlebten eine seltsame Ruhe."
occhio della tempesta
Transliteration: occhio della tempesta
"Ci trovavamo nell'occhio della tempesta, godendo di un momento di tranquillità."
ojo de la tormenta
Transliteration: ojo de la tormenta
"Estábamos en el ojo de la tormenta, disfrutando de un momento de calma."
olho da tempestade
Transliteration: olho da tempestade
"Estávamos no olho da tempestade, aproveitando um momento de tranquilidade."
तूफान की आंख
Transliteration: toofaan ki aankh
"हम तूफान की आंख में थे, शांति का अनुभव कर रहे थे।"
风暴的眼睛
Transliteration: fēngbào de yǎnjīng
"我们在风暴的眼睛里，享受着片刻的宁静。"
폭풍의 눈
Transliteration: pokpung-ui nun
"우리는 폭풍의 눈에 있었고, 잠시의 고요함을 즐겼습니다."
嵐の目
Transliteration: arashi no me
"私たちは嵐の目の中にいて、一瞬の静けさを楽しんでいました。"
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