lithosphere
US /ˈlɪθ.ə.sfɪr/
UK /ˈlɪθ.ə.sfɪər/
名詞
岩石圈
the rigid outer part of the earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle.
範例:
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The movement of tectonic plates occurs within the lithosphere.
構造板塊的運動發生在岩石圈內。
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Earthquakes are caused by sudden shifts in the lithosphere.
地震是由岩石圈的突然位移引起的。