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continental drift

/ˌkɒntɪˈnentl drɪft/

翻译: 一种科学理论,认为地球上的大陆在地质历史时期中曾相对彼此移动,仿佛在海底上漂移。

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/ˌkɒntɪˈnentl drɪft/C1formalscientific
  • zh一种科学理论,认为地球上的大陆在地质历史时期中曾相对彼此移动,仿佛在海底上漂移。

The scientific theory that Earth's continents have moved over geological time relative to each other, appearing to have 'drifted' across the ocean bed.

  1. Geological theoryB2formal

    The gradual movement of the continents across the Earth's surface over geological time, driven by plate tectonics.

    zh地质学理论

    • Alfred Wegener proposed the theory of continental drift in the early 20th century.
    • The fit of the coastlines of South America and Africa is evidence for continental drift.
    • Continental drift explains why similar fossils are found on different continents.