magnetic storm
noun [ C ] uk/mæɡˌnet.ɪk ˈstɔːm/ us/mæɡˌnet̬.ɪk ˈstɔːrm/
磁暴
an occasion when the magnetic field (= the area of magnetic force around something) of the earth or another planet, a star, etc. is disturbed (= interrupted or changed)
Telecommunications had been affected by a magnetic storm. 无线电通讯受到了磁暴的影响。
Our sun's magnetic storms can destroy satellites and cause massive power outages on Earth. 太阳的磁暴可以摧毁卫星，在地球上造成大规模的电力中断。
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- Some scientists believe there is a link between magnetic storms, which are common in spring and autumn, and whale strandings.
- Powerful X-rays called hard X-rays are created by particles supercharged in the sun's violent magnetic storms.
- There had been a magnetic storm, a maelstrom caused by a temporary disturbance of the earth's magnetic field.
- Spacecraft electronics systems are at particular risk during magnetic storms.