tsunami
US /tsuːˈnɑː.mi/
UK /tsuːˈnɑː.mi/
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海嘯
a long, high sea wave caused by an earthquake, submarine landslide, or other disturbance.
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The coastal town was devastated by a powerful tsunami.
沿海城鎮被一場強大的海嘯摧毀了。
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Early warning systems are crucial for mitigating the impact of a tsunami.
早期預警系統對於減輕海嘯的影響至關重要。