volcanic
Significado: Relating to, produced by, or resembling a volcano; figuratively, intensely emotional or liable to sudden violent outbursts.
Volcanic activity shapes landscapes, creates islands, and produces fertile soils. The word appears in many compound terms: volcanic eruption, volcanic ash, volcanic rock. Britain has no active volcanoes, but its geological history includes significant volcanic activity — Edinburgh Castle, for example, sits on an extinct volcanic plug. The figurative sense vividly describes explosive temperaments or situations on the verge of crisis.
Ejemplos
- The volcanic island emerged from the ocean floor following a massive underwater eruption. 这座火山岛是大规模海底喷发后从海底浮现的。La isla volcánica emergió del fondo del océano tras una erupción submarina de gran magnitud.その火山島は大規模な海底噴火の後、海底から出現しました。그 화산섬은 대규모 해저 분출 이후 해저에서 솟아올랐습니다.
- Volcanic ash from the Icelandic eruption disrupted air travel across northern Europe for several weeks. 冰岛火山喷发产生的火山灰使北欧的航空交通中断了数周。La ceniza volcánica de la erupción islandesa alteró el tráfico aéreo en el norte de Europa durante varias semanas.アイスランドの噴火による火山灰は、数週間にわたって北ヨーロッパの航空交通を混乱させました。아이슬란드 화산 분출로 인한 화산재가 수 주간 북유럽의 항공 교통을 마비시켰습니다.
- His volcanic temper made him a feared figure in the boardroom, and colleagues learned to tread carefully. 他火山般的脾气使他成为董事会上令人畏惧的人物,同事们都学会了小心行事。Su temperamento volcánico lo convertía en una figura temida en la sala de juntas, y sus colegas aprendieron a andarse con cuidado.彼の火山のような激しい気性は取締役会で恐れられ、同僚たちは慎重に振る舞うことを学びました。그의 화산 같은 격한 성미는 이사회에서 두려움의 대상이었고, 동료들은 조심스럽게 처신하는 법을 배웠습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: academic, media
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From French volcanique, from Italian vulcanico, from Vulcano (a volcanic island near Sicily), named after Vulcan, the Roman god of fire. Entered English in the 18th century.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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