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单词 body wave
释义

body waven.

Brit. /ˈbɒdɪ weɪv/, U.S. /ˈbɑdi ˌweɪv/
Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: body n., wave n.
Etymology: < body n. + wave n.
1. Seismology. A seismic wave that travels through the earth rather than over its surface. Cf. P wave at P n. 6, S wave at S n.1 6. Contrasted with surface wave.
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the world > the earth > structure of the earth > formation of features > convulsion > [noun] > earthquake > seismic wave
wave1761
earth wave1848
body wave1900
S wave1908
shear wave1936
shake wave1944
1900 Rep. Brit. Assoc. Advancem. Sci. 1900 67 We must bear in mind that it is possible for body waves to give rise to repetitions by reflection.
1905 Proc. Royal Soc. A. 76 291 Following these [tremors comes] a phase P2 which may refer to disturbance of body waves.
1972 Sci. Amer. Jan. 14/3 Underground explosions in the megaton range can have a body-wave magnitude of 6·5 to 7.
2002 A. W. Coburn & R. Spence Earthquake Protection i. 17 These surface waves are generally more damaging to structures than the body waves.
2. Hairdressing. A light perm resulting in a soft wave designed to give the hair volume or bounce. Cf. body n. 21b.
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the mind > attention and judgement > beautification > beautification of the person > beautification of the hair > [noun] > curling or frizzing
frouncing1530
frizilation1567
frizzling1592
calamistration1621
frizzing1696
buckling1713
frisure1755
papering1777
crêping1889
water waving1901
piping1907
permanent waving1917
marcelling1926
finger waving1928
body wave1955
1955 Kingsport (Tennessee) Times-News 20 Feb. 6 c/1 (advt) A body wave for a smart casual hair style.
1966 J. Stevens Cox Illustr. Dict. Hairdressing & Wigmaking 22/2 Body wave, a curling process that is claimed to put ‘body’ into the hair and make it more suitable for bouffant styles.
2007 Allure (Nexis) June 48 I..have never gotten a body wave or worn extensions, pieces, or wigs.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, November 2010; most recently modified version published online December 2021).
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