산의 사면에서 눈이나 얼음, 바위 등이 갑자기 대량으로 무너져 내리는 현상.
A large mass of snow, ice, or rock falling rapidly down a mountainside.
예문:
"The hikers were warned about the potential for an avalanche after the heavy snowfall."
"A massive avalanche of rocks tumbled down the cliff, blocking the mountain pass."
어떤 일이나 물건이 한꺼번에 쏟아져 들어오거나 일어나는 현상.
A sudden arrival or occurrence of something in overwhelming quantities.
예문:
"The charity received an avalanche of donations following the televised appeal."
"The sudden release of the new smartphone led to an avalanche of online orders."
기체나 반도체 내에서 입자가 충돌하여 더 많은 입자를 생성하는 연쇄 반응.
A cumulative process in which a fast-moving ion or electron generates further ions and electrons by collision.
예문:
"The detector utilizes the avalanche effect to amplify the signal from a single photon."
"In a Geiger counter, an avalanche of ions is triggered by incoming radiation."
사태처럼 한꺼번에 무너져 내리거나 걷잡을 수 없이 밀려들다.
To come down or arrive in a sudden, overwhelming mass.
예문:
"Complaints began to avalanche into the office after the controversial policy change."
"The loose gravel started to avalanche down the steep embankment."