thunder /ˈθʌndə/ I. n. 1.［u］雷；雷声：After the lightning came the thunder. 闪电过后响起了雷声。2. 雷鸣般的响声； 隆隆的响声(多作［u］): thunders of applause 雷鸣般的掌声；the thunder of distant guns 远处隆隆的炮声 ‖II. vi. 打雷；发出雷鸣般的声音：It thundered a few times, but no rain fell. 打了几声雷，但没有下雨。The cannon thundered throughout the night.大炮轰隆隆响了一夜。