earthquake
US /ˈɝːθ.kweɪk/
UK /ˈɜːθ.kweɪk/
名詞
地震
a sudden violent shaking of the ground, typically causing great destruction, as a result of movements within the earth's crust or volcanic action.
例:
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The city was devastated by a powerful earthquake.
その都市は強力な地震によって壊滅した。
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Small earthquakes are common in this region.
この地域では小さな地震が頻繁に発生する。