詞彙 aftershock 在中文的含義

aftershock 在英語中是什麼意思?與 Lingoland 一起探索這個詞的含義、發音及具體用法

aftershock

US /ˈæf.tɚ.ʃɑːk/
UK /ˈɑːf.tə.ʃɒk/
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名詞

1.

餘震

a smaller earthquake following the main shock of a large earthquake.

範例:
Residents were warned to brace for aftershocks following the major earthquake.
居民被警告要為大地震後的餘震做好準備。
The small tremor was just an aftershock of yesterday's quake.
那次小震動只是昨天地震的餘震
2.

餘波, 後果

a difficult or unpleasant consequence of a previous event or action.

範例:
The economic crisis left a series of painful aftershocks for years.
經濟危機在多年後留下了一系列痛苦的餘波
The scandal had significant aftershocks on the company's reputation.
這場醜聞對公司的聲譽產生了重大的餘波