aftershock

'ɑ:ftәʃɒk

n. a tremor (or one of a series of tremors) occurring after the main shock of an earthquake

n. 余震

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BNC 频率

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使用频率

aftershock 由 after（之后）和 shock（震动、冲击）两个部分组成，意思是指震动后的余震。

例句

1. The earthquake caused many aftershocks that frightened the residents.

这次地震引发了许多余震，使居民们感到害怕。

2. After the main quake, people were on high alert for any aftershocks.

在主震之后，人们对任何余震保持高度警惕。

3. The aftershock was weaker than the initial earthquake, but still felt by many.

这次余震比初次地震弱，但仍然被许多人感受到。