earthquake
复数形式
earthquakes
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地震, 地动
the sudden movement and shaking of the earth's surface, usually causing damage
- People ran out of their homes when the earthquake started.
地震开始时，人们从家里跑了出来。
- The country is located in a region prone to earthquakes.
该国位于容易发生地震的地区。
- The earthquake triggered a tsunami warning.
地震触发了海啸警报。
- The earthquake was followed by several aftershocks.
地震之后发生了几次余震。
- The sudden earthquake startled everyone in the city.
突然的地震惊动了城市中的每一个人。
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地震, 震动
a disturbance that is extremely disruptive