faultline

faultline

美 [ˈfɔltˌlaɪn] 　英 [ˈfɔːltˌlaɪn]

• un.断层线；裂纹线
• 网络断层生死线；误线

词形变化

复数：faultlines  

英汉解释

n.	1. a crack on the Earth’s surface where layers of rock have become separated from the main layer of rock and where earthquakes sometimes happen

例句

Indeed, the fundamental faultline within the union, says Mr Kidd, has for the most part been religious, not political.

据基德教授所言，事实上联盟内部断层大部分是表现在宗教方面，而非政治方面。

It also highlights the great faultline that divides western finance officials now.

这也凸显了如今横在西方财政官员之间的巨大断层线。

Other notable exhibits include "Faultline, " which teaches visitors about the science of earthquakes, and "Journey to Mars. "

其他有影响的展览包括“断裂层”（Faultline），向观众介绍有关地震科学知识，以及“火星之旅”（JourneytoMars）等。

Unlike Rwanda, Libyan society is not structured along a single or dominant ethnic faultline.

不像卢旺达，利比亚社会结构中并没有单一或主要的民族裂痕。

Their relationship is the central faultline of the world economy. They are mutually reliant.

两国关系是世界经济的中央断层线。