单词 | earthquake-proofing |
释义 | > as lemmasearthquake-proofing earthquake-proofing n. the process of making a building or other structure earthquake-proof. ΚΠ 1906 Van Wert (Ohio) Daily Bull. 28 Apr. 1/7 (heading) Earthquake proofing. 1931 Appleton (Wisconsin) Post-Crescent 28 Apr. 14/6 Earthquake proofing, Tokyo estimates, raises construction costs one-third But Tokyo expects excellent returns on her tremendous investment in city planning. 1997 Vanity Fair (N.Y.) Apr. 378/3 Five years of program planning, architectural design, and site preparation—including earthquake proofing—passed before construction began. < as lemmas |
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