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seis.mic5saIz7mIkadjrelating to or caused by an EARTH-QUAKE (= sudden violent movement of the Earth's surface), or (fig.) having very great and damaging effects地震的;造成严重损害的Geological studies show that the area has been free of seismic activity for a long time.地质研究表明那个地区很长一段时间内没有地震活动了。(fig.) The news that the chairman would resign set off seismic waves in the business community.主席要辞职的消息在贸易界产生了强烈的震动波。(fig.) When the story became public, the reactions from parents were of seismic proportions.当此事公之于众的时候,家长们的反应异常强烈。
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