Lightning describes things that happen very quickly or last for only a short time.
Driving today demands lightning reflexes.
如今驾车需要飞快的反应。
Lightning is the very bright flashes of light in the sky that happen during thunderstorms.
One man died when he was struck by lightning.
一个人遭雷击身亡。
Another flash of lightning lit up the cave.
又一道闪电照亮了那个洞穴。