outcrop

'autkrɒp

n. the part of a rock formation that appears above the surface of the surrounding land
v. appear on the surface, come to the surface on the ground

n. 露出, 露头, 爆发
vi. 露出地表, 出现

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out 表示“外部”，crop 意为“作物”或“生长”。组合起来，“outcrop”可以理解为“从外部生长出来的东西”，通常指岩石或矿物暴露在地表的部分。

例句

1. The hikers discovered a beautiful rock outcrop during their walk in the mountains.

登山者在山中徒步旅行时发现了一个美丽的岩石露头。

2. Geologists often study outcrops to understand the history of the Earth's surface.

地质学家经常研究岩石露头，以了解地球表面的历史。

3. The outcrop was a perfect spot for the children to have their picnic.

这个岩石露头是孩子们野餐的理想地点。