| 单词 | seismic |
| 释义 | seismic From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishGeologyseismicseis‧mic /ˈsaɪzmɪk/ adjective [only before noun]1 technicalHEG relating to or caused by earthquakesincreased seismic activity2 very great, serious, or importantseismic changes in international relationsExamples from the Corpusseismic• But the discovery of seismic activity suggests geological activity, which could provide large amounts of heat and minerals.• an increase in seismic activity• Competing against time and against one an-other, they tweaked and massaged the raw seismic data with complex computer models.• Burial histories have been plotted at several well locations based on a stratigraphic interpretation of well and seismic data.• The findings could lead to improved seismic safety standards at nuclear plants.• Some studies showed the seismic waves that passed through it speeding up; others showed them slowing down.Origin seismic (1800-1900) Greek seismos “shock, earthquake”, from seiein “to shake” |
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