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单词 aftershock
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aftershocknoun [ C ]

uk/ˈɑːf.tə.ʃɒk/us/ˈæf.tɚ.ʃɑːk/

a sudden movement of the earth's surface that often follows an earthquake and is less violent than the first main movement:

The initial earthquake was followed by a series of aftershocks.

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Geology: earthquakes & volcanic eruptions

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aftershocknoun [ C ]

us/ˈæf·tərˌʃɑk/

a sudden movement of the earth’s surface that often follows an earthquake and is less violent than the first main movement:

fig. There's going to be a real aftershock (= powerful effect) if the party loses another election.
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