Wordiyo

earthquake

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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 English
earthquakeother
=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.

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