lithosphere 指“岩石圈”:地球最外层的坚硬部分,包含地壳和上地幔最上部,被分成若干块不断缓慢运动的板块。
/ˈlɪθəˌsfɪr/
The lithosphere is broken into several large plates.
岩石圈被分成若干个大型板块。
As the plates of the lithosphere move, they can cause earthquakes and build mountains over millions of years.
随着岩石圈板块移动,它们可能引发地震,并在数百万年间形成山脉。
来自新拉丁科学构词:litho- 源自希腊语 lithos(“石头”),**-sphere** 源自希腊语 sphaira(“球体”)。字面意思接近“石质的球层”,用于指地球外部坚硬的“岩石层”。