thunderbolt

名词 thunderbolt:

1. a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
   同义词：bolt, bolt of lightning
2. a shocking surprise
   同义词：bombshell, thunderclap

1. The news came upon me like a thunderbolt.
   那个消息对我来说简直是晴天霹雳。
2. The unexpected defeat came as a thunderbolt.
   这意外的失败犹如晴天霹雳。
3. The news of his death was a real thunderbolt.
   他去世的消息真是晴天霹雳。