asthenosphere
US /æsˈθiː.nə.sfɪr/
UK /æsˈθiː.nə.sfɪər/
名词
软流圈
the upper layer of the earth's mantle, below the lithosphere, in which there is relatively low resistance to plastic flow and convection is thought to occur.
示例:
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The movement of tectonic plates is facilitated by the ductile nature of the asthenosphere.
构造板块的运动是由软流圈的韧性特性所促进的。
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Convection currents within the asthenosphere drive plate tectonics.
软流圈内的对流驱动着板块构造。
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