tsunami

tsu'nɑ:mi

n. a cataclysm resulting from a destructive sea wave caused by an earthquake or volcanic eruption

n. 海啸

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tsunami 源自日语，其中 tsu 意为“港口”，“nami” 意为“波浪”。可以联想为“港口的波浪”，帮助记忆其意思是“海啸”。

例句

1. A tsunami can cause massive destruction to coastal cities.

海啸可以对沿海城市造成巨大的破坏。

2. After the earthquake, a tsunami warning was issued for the nearby islands.

地震后，附近岛屿发布了海啸警报。

3. Many people evacuated the beach when they heard about the approaching tsunami.

当人们听说即将到来的海啸时，许多人撤离了海滩。