striking
US /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/
・UK /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/
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v.t.Transitive VerbTo hit something
Peter is striking the drums with both of his hands.
v.i.Intransitive VerbTo suddenly become (e.g. rich)
George is striking it rich because there is oil on his land
v.i.Intransitive VerbTo have an idea occur to you
The movie we are watching is striking Mother with an idea
adj.AdjectiveSensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
She was the most striking woman he had ever seen in that dress
ger.GerundRemoving or erasing.
She is striking the wrong notes.
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The Invisible Barrier Keeping Two Worlds Apart
- Wallace saw the differences in animal life between the two as being even more striking than between England and Japan!
Wallace saw the differences in animal life between the two as being even more striking than between England and Japan!
- Wallace saw the differences in the animal life between the two as being even more striking than between England and Japan.
Wallace saw the differences in the animal life between the two as being even more striking than between England and Japan.
Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News
- >> THAT'S STRIKING A BALANCE
>> THAT'S STRIKING A BALANCE
- BETWEEN STRIKING A BRAND AND
BETWEEN STRIKING A BRAND AND
7 Things You Didn't Know About Valentine's Day | History Countdown
- that it used the plant's shape on its currency, which bore a striking resemblance to our modern-day heart symbol.
that it used the plant's shape on its currency, which bore a striking resemblance to our modern-day heart symbol.
- which bore a striking resemblance
which bore a striking resemblance
Why Hong Kong's Millionaires are Moving to Singapore
- One in 24 people in that city are millionaires, which is pretty striking.
One in 24 people in that city are millionaires, which is pretty striking.
- One in 24 people in that city are millionaires, which is pretty striking.
One in 24 people in that city are millionaires, which is pretty striking.
What is Art for?
- It's an obvious but striking fact that the most popular works of art in the world show pretty things: happy people, flowers in spring, blue skies.
It's an obvious but striking fact that the most popular works of art in the world show pretty things: happy people, flowers in spring, blue skies.
- It’s an obvious but striking fact that the most popular works of art in the world show
It’s an obvious but striking fact that the most popular works of art in the world show
Filefish & Triggerfishes - Reef Life of the Andaman - Part 12
- Of all the marine creatures in our area, one of the most striking is the clown triggerfish.
Of all the marine creatures in our area, one of the most striking is the clown triggerfish.
- one of the most striking is the clown triggerfish.
one of the most striking is the clown triggerfish.
Reef Life of the Andaman (full marine biology documentary)
- This striking design belongs to a young emperor angelfish.
This striking design belongs to a young emperor angelfish.
- Named after the sea itself, the boldly spotted Andaman sweetlips has a striking design.
Named after the sea itself, the boldly spotted Andaman sweetlips has a striking design.
How The World's Tallest Statue Was Built
- Of the many thorny engineering problems that had to be overcome, the most striking related to the statue's so-called slenderness ratio.
Of the many thorny engineering problems that had to be overcome, the most striking related to the statue's so-called slenderness ratio.
- the most striking related to the statue's so-called "slenderness ratio."
the most striking related to the statue's so-called "slenderness ratio."
Why Taiwan's East Coast Is Basically Empty
- It covers approximately 36,000 square kilometers about the same size as the US state of Maryland and lies at the convergence of the Philippine sea plate and the Eurasian plate making it a geologically dynamic region prone to earthquakes and typhoons Both of which are a huge part of today's story Of course the island's most striking geographic feature is the central mountain range which runs north to south Dividing Taiwan into distinct eastern and western regions These mountains are some of the tallest in East Asia with Yushan standing as the highest peak at 3,952 meters roughly the same height as the Grand Tetons in Wyoming The range consists of steep forested slopes narrow ridges and deep gorges with terrain that remains Largely undeveloped due to its difficulty of access.
It covers approximately 36,000 square kilometers about the same size as the US state of Maryland and lies at the convergence of the Philippine sea plate and the Eurasian plate making it a geologically dynamic region prone to earthquakes and typhoons Both of which are a huge part of today's story Of course the island's most striking geographic feature is the central mountain range which runs north to south Dividing Taiwan into distinct eastern and western regions These mountains are some of the tallest in East Asia with Yushan standing as the highest peak at 3,952 meters roughly the same height as the Grand Tetons in Wyoming The range consists of steep forested slopes narrow ridges and deep gorges with terrain that remains Largely undeveloped due to its difficulty of access.
- Of course, the island's most striking geographic feature is the central mountain range, which runs north to south, dividing Taiwan into distinct eastern and western regions.
Of course, the island's most striking geographic feature is the central mountain range, which runs north to south, dividing Taiwan into distinct eastern and western regions.
New images of Titanic show the ship's iconic railing has broken off
- The RMS Titanic team looked at every inch of the historic wreckage and debris field, spotting striking new details and tiny artifacts lost for more than a century.
The RMS Titanic team looked at every inch of the historic wreckage and debris field, spotting striking new details and tiny artifacts lost for more than a century.
- These new high-definition images taken by remotely operated state-of-the-art cameras, the RMS Titanic team looked at every inch of the historic wreckage and debris field, spotting striking new details and tiny artifacts lost for more than a century.
These new high-definition images taken by remotely operated state-of-the-art cameras, the RMS Titanic team looked at every inch of the historic wreckage and debris field, spotting striking new details and tiny artifacts lost for more than a century.