earthquake
UK/'ә:θkweik/US
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Definitions
n.
A sudden shaking of the ground caused by movement of tectonic plates or volcanic activity; a major disruptive event.
地震；剧烈动荡
Root Breakdown
Native Englishearthquakeother
=earthquake
Common Collocations
- 1.major earthquake大地震
- 2.earthquake damage地震灾害
- 3.earthquake zone地震区
Example Sentences
- 1.
A massive earthquake shook the city and caused widespread damage.
- 2.
The recent earthquake was a major upheaval for the entire region.