Several trees were blown over in last night's gale.几棵树被昨晚的大风刮倒了。

forecasts of fierce gales over the next few days未来几天的暴风预报

Although it was blowing a gale from the southwest, the ship drove through rapidly.尽管刮着猛烈的西南风, 船仍快速驶过。

This was greeted with gales of laughter from the audience.观众对此报以阵阵大笑声。

The wind was up to gale force 9.风力增强至9级。