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单词 water-quake
释义

water-quake

/ˈwɔːtəkweɪk/
noun
A seismic disturbance on the sea floor, or experienced at sea. Also: a sudden flood, massive wave, etc., reminiscent of that caused by an earthquake.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in Raphael Holinshed (c1525–?1580), historian. From water + quake, after earthquake.

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