남아시아와 인도양 등지에서 계절에 따라 방향이 바뀌어 부는 바람
A seasonal prevailing wind in South and Southeast Asia, blowing from the southwest between May and September and bringing rain, or from the northeast between October and April.
예문:
"The summer monsoon brings essential moisture to the agricultural heartlands of India."
"Ancient traders used the predictable patterns of the monsoon to sail across the Arabian Sea."
계절풍과 함께 찾아오는 강우량이 많은 시기
The rainy season accompanying the seasonal wind, especially in South Asia.
예문:
"The city often experiences severe infrastructure damage during the peak of the monsoon."
"We decided to postpone our hiking trip until after the monsoon had passed."
일반적으로 쏟아지는 매우 강한 비 또는 호우
A spell of unusually heavy rain or a sudden downpour.
예문:
"A sudden monsoon drenched the commuters waiting at the bus stop."
"The outdoor concert was canceled due to an unexpected afternoon monsoon."