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单词 volcano
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volcano
noun[C]
uk
/vɒlˈkeɪ.nəʊ/us
/vɑːlˈkeɪ.noʊ/
pluralvolcanoesorvolcanos
B2
amountainwith alarge,circularholeat thetopthrough whichlava(=hotliquidrock)gases,steam, anddustare or have beenforcedout:
火山
anextinct/dormantvolcano死／休眠火山
anactivevolcano活火山
Eruptingvolcanoesdischargemassivequantitiesofdustinto thestratosphere.火山喷发导致大量灰尘进入大气平流层。
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  • The long-dormant volcano hasrecentlyshownsignsoferupting.
  • Thepictureswere aneloquentreminderof thepowerof the volcano.
  • Since the volcano lasterupted, manyhouseshave beenbuiltin adangerouspositiononitsslopes.
  • Lava from the volcano wasflowingdown thehillside.
  • Thedustfrom the volcanospreadnorthward.
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volcanic
(Definition ofvolcanofrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

volcano| American Dictionary

volcano
noun[C]
us
/vɑlˈkeɪ·noʊ,vɔl-/
pluralvolcanoesorvolcanos
amountainmade fromburnedmaterialsthat maythrowouthotrocksandlava(=hotliquidrock)from aholeinitstop

volcanic

adjective[not gradable]us
/vɑlˈkæn·ɪk,vɔl-/
volcanicash/rock
(Definition ofvolcanofrom theCambridge Academic Content Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofvolcano

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Thevolcanothere, after being dormant for 400 years, erupted in 1995.
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The study of these very small volcanoes is often complicated by the limited distribution of their deposits and by reworking/erosion processes.
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Further we compare and discuss magnetic reversal time scales with biodiversity and the outbreak of super volcanoes, which affected the biosphere.
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We report geochemical data for a new suite of samples dredged from thevolcano.
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Each dated eruption for the volcanoes listed is then summarized on a single line chronologically.
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For avolcanoto be able to affect worldwide weather, it must meet cer tain conditions.
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In addition, it is the single most sulfurousvolcanomeasured to date.
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There is, therefore, no lack of candidate volcanoes.
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They have never been attached to a continent, but were formed by submarine volcanoes.
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Thevolcano(or 'ring') is typically not round but contains higher modes as well.
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She was either avolcanoof rage or cold and remote.
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This memoir therefore represents a vital contribution to understanding of both a fascinating and importantvolcano.
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This book takes a different stance from most books on volcanoes by focusing on the interaction between volcanoes and the human population.
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Thirdly, and finally, there is no discussion of the majorvolcano-tectonic features and the debris avalanche deposits of the major volcanoes.
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I recommend this exceptional case study to all those interested in volcanoes and their hazards: from amateurs to professionals, teachers to administrators.
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