fracking
US /ˈfræk.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈfræk.ɪŋ/
名詞
水力壓裂, 壓裂
the process of injecting liquid at high pressure into subterranean rocks, boreholes, etc., so as to force open existing fissures and extract oil or gas.
範例:
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Environmental groups are protesting against fracking in the region.
環保組織正在抗議該地區的水力壓裂。
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The debate over fracking's impact on water resources continues.
關於水力壓裂對水資源影響的爭論仍在繼續。