3N-COUNT [usually singular](掌声等的)爆发,迸发 A storm of applause or other noise is a sudden loud amount of it made by an audience or other group of people in reaction to something. (掌声等的)爆发,迸发
His speech was greeted with a storm of applause. [+ of]
人们对他的演讲报以雷鸣般的掌声。
Not since the 1968 Olympic Games has a medals ceremony caused such a storm of booing.