English-Chinese/Strong winds that go on for a short time are called gusts

Strong winds that go on for a short time are called gusts. Strong winds that go on for about one minute are called squalls. Winds that go on for a long time have different names, such as breeze, gale, hurricane, and typhoon.

持续 很 短 时间 的 强风 被 称为 阵风. 持续 约 一分钟 的 强风 被 称为 狂风. 持续 很 长 时间 的 风 有 不同 的 名字，如 微风，大风，飓风 和 台风.