earthquake
/ˈɜːθkweɪk/ · /ˈɜːrθkweɪk/
CEFR level B1Topic NatureWord #3148 in the learning path
地震
Definitions
n. Sudden shaking of the ground caused by movement beneath Earth's surface.
地震
Example
The earthquake made the cups rattle on our kitchen shelf.
地震使厨房架子上的杯子碰得咯咯作响。
Strict building regulations can significantly reduce the risk of injury when an earthquake strikes a densely populated city.
当地震袭击人口稠密的城市时，严格的建筑法规可以显著降低人员受伤的风险。
Collocations
- a powerful earthquake
- an earthquake strikes
- earthquake damage
- earthquake zone
Synonyms
- quake
Usage tip
可数名词；表示发生地震可说an earthquake strikes。
FAQ
- What does earthquake mean?
- Sudden shaking of the ground caused by movement beneath Earth's surface.
- How is earthquake pronounced?
- UK /ˈɜːθkweɪk/, US /ˈɜːrθkweɪk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
