earthquake
noun [ C ] uk/ˈɜːθ.kweɪk/ us/ˈɝːθ.kweɪk/
B2 地震
a sudden violent movement of the earth's surface, sometimes causing great damage
In 1906 an earthquake destroyed much of San Francisco. 1906年的大地震给旧金山大部分市区带来毁灭性的灾难。
See also: quake noun
Compare: tremor