Oral Reading - Mt St Helens Flashcards
volcanologist (npl-s)
火山學家
a person who studies volcanoes
The volcanologists were studying the volcanic mountain for any eminent signs of a possible eruption.
geologist (n)
地質學家
a person who studies the earth’s rocks
The geologist’s report found that the mountain was heating up, indicating that a volcano was imminent.
ominous <span>(adj)</span>
不吉利的
As we rushed away from the volcanic eruption, we could see an omnious cloud of ash chasing us down the highway.
bulge (n.pl -s)
凸出
an outward curve or swelling
The bulge on the side of the mountain has been caused by the build up of pressure from an imminent volcano.
giant
jī1 ənt<span>3</span>
synonyms
huge, gargantuan, mammoth, colossal, elephantine, jumbo
giant (adj/n)
句型
a person or thing of great size
During the volcanic eruption, a giant arch of lightning broke through the ominous ash cloud.
volcanic <span>(adj)</span>
火山
resembling, or caused by a volcano or volcanoes
A volcanic eruption in Hawaii created a new peninsula.
The man’s volcanic anger shocked even those who were used to his antics.
mountain <span>(n.pl - s)</span>
山
A natural elevation of the earth’s surface higher than a hill
In 1953, Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first known mountaineers to reach the summit of the tallest mountain in the world - Mount Everest.
pressure (n.pl - s /ady/v.t)
壓力
continuous force by one body on another
The pressure was building inside the mountain before the volcano erupted.
imminent
即將來臨
about to occur at any moment
The volcanologists knew that the volcanic eruption of Mt St Helens was imminent.
eruption
- *噴發**
- ejection of molten rock or steam*
sudden, violent outburst
The volcanic eruption released a large volume of lava and molten rock.
exactly
accurately, precisely
The volcanologists did not know exactly when the volcano would erupt.
volcanology
scientific study of volcanoes
The academic study of volcanoes is called volcanology.
explode
爆炸
to burst violently due to internal pressure
The magna exploded when the volcano erupted.
created
被創造
produce, bring into being
An unexpected earthquake, caused a lot of pressure which created an instanteous volcanic eruption.
