Disasters

灾难, 灾害

The earthquake was a calamity that devastated the entire city, leaving buildings in ruins.

地震是一场灾难，摧毁了整个城市，使建筑物成为废墟。

大灾难, 自然灾害

The 2004 Indonesian earthquake and tsunami caused a massive cataclysm that claimed over 200,000 lives.

2004年印尼地震和海啸造成了一场巨大的灾难，夺走了超过20万人的生命。

蹂躏, 破坏

The hurricane ravaged the coastal town, leaving behind a trail of destruction.

飓风肆虐了沿海小镇，留下了一片破坏的痕迹。

大火, 毁灭性火灾

The forest was reduced to ashes in the massive conflagration, which raged uncontrollably for days.

森林在大规模的火灾中被烧成灰烬，大火失控燃烧了数日。

鞭子, 鞭打工具

In ancient times, the Roman soldiers used a scourge to punish disobedient slaves.

在古代，罗马士兵用鞭子来惩罚不听话的奴隶。

余震, 次级震动

Following the major earthquake, a series of aftershocks rattled the region, causing further concern among residents.

大地震之后，一系列余震震动了该地区，引起了居民的进一步关注。

地震, 震动

The region experienced a small temblor, causing brief vibrations but no significant damage.

该地区经历了一次小地震，引起了短暂的震动，但没有造成重大破坏。

暴雨, 洪水

The deluge caused flash flooding throughout the city, overwhelming the drainage systems and submerging streets.

暴雨导致整个城市突发洪水，排水系统不堪重负，街道被淹没。

抢救, 打捞

Divers were able to salvage valuable items from the sunken ship.

潜水员能够从沉船中打捞出有价值的物品。

震中, 中心

The epicenter of the earthquake was located just outside the city, causing widespread damage to buildings and infrastructure.

We were caught in a waterspout on our hike.