"richter" in Chinese (Simplified)
里氏(震级)
Definition
Richter 通常指里氏震级,是用于衡量地震强度的一种系统。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Richter” 通常与“scale”(里氏震级)搭配出现,因为它是从人名(里克特)来的。日常说法如“地震达到6级(里氏)”。
Examples
The earthquake measured 7 on the Richter scale.
地震达到了**里氏**7级。
Experts use the Richter scale to compare earthquakes.
专家用**里氏**震级来比较地震。
A 5 on the Richter scale is considered moderate.
**里氏**5级被认为是中等强度。
That last quake barely registered on the Richter scale.
上一次地震几乎没有在**里氏**震级上显示。
When people hear about an 8 on the Richter scale, they know it's serious.
人们一听说**里氏**8级,就知道麻烦大了。
Scientists still rely on the Richter scale for quick reports.
科学家仍然依赖**里氏**震级来做快速报告。