| 释义 |
volˈcanically, adv.
[See prec. and -ically.]
1. In an explosive, eruptive, or fiery manner; with sudden violence.
1840Carlyle Heroes iv. (1858) 274 The accumulation of offences is..too literally exploded, blasted asunder volcanically. 1873Symonds Gk. Poets v. 127 The energies..were restrained by the Aeolians within the sphere of individual emotions, ready to burst forth volcanically. 1891T. Hardy Tess xxv, Here, in this apparently..unimpassioned place, novelty had volcanically started up.
2. In respect of a volcano or volcanoes; with regard to volcanic nature.
1886Daily News 2 Sept. 4/7 Astronomically, it [the earth] is solid in its relations; volcanically, it is of liquid or plastic character. 1892Ibid. 26 Mar. 2/1 Cotopaxi..comports itself, volcanically speaking, in a regular and well-behaved manner. |