| 单词 | earthquake-proof |
| 释义 | > as lemmasearthquake-proof earthquake-proof adj. (of a building or other structure) designed or modified to withstand the effects of an earthquake. ΚΠ 1816 J. S. Walker South Amer. 111 The greater part of the houses now built are earthquake proof, being composed entirely of lath-work; or, if of stone and lime, supported inside by strong posts. 1910 Cent. Mag. Aug. 592/1 The use of concrete for earthquake-proof piers, dams, stacks, and houses. 2003 Daily Tel. 28 Aug. 36/1 The earthquake-proof contraption [sc. a back-up power supply for a city] contains 13,760 Nicad cells. earthquake-proof earthquake-proof v. transitive to make (a building or other structure) earthquake-proof. ΚΠ 1934 Fresno (Calif.) Bee 18 Aug. 7 a/5 The blaze might have been started by an acetylene torch or a welding machine left in the building, which was being earthquake proofed. 1995 Denver Post 13 Sept. a13 (caption) The sculpture was removed when the museum closed for construction to earthquake-proof the structure. < as lemmas |
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