BigBook-Book 6 Unit 19 (K)

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세트공유

crisis

위기
The tsunami is one of Japan’s greatest crises.

enormous

거대한
The earthquake was so powerful that it triggered the formation of an enormous tsunami.

explode

폭발하다
Additionally, the tsunami destroyed railroads and caused buildings to explode and catch fire.

flee

도망치다
As the initial waves hit Japan’s coast, thousands of people fled inland to higher ground.

formation

형성
The earthquake was so powerful that it triggered the formation of an enormous tsunami.

initial

처음의
As the initial waves hit Japan’s coast, thousands of people fled inland to higher ground.

major

중대한, 심각한
At 2:46 pm, a major earthquake happened 70 kilometers off the coast of Japan.

nuclear waste

핵폐기물
Officials are working to secure the safety of the plants so nuclear waste remains contained.

plant

공장
There are fears the tsunami also caused damage to nuclear plants.

기록하다
The earthquake registered 9.0 on the Richter scale.

stable

안정된
It is important to keep the plants stable so nuclear products and wastes are not released into the atmosphere.

terrible

끔찍한
They are sending food, money, medical supplies, and people to help Japan recover from such a terrible natural disaster.

trigger

작동시키다
The earthquake was so powerful that it triggered the formation of an enormous tsunami.

unfortunately

불행하게도
unfortunately, many people could not escape in time.

vital

필수적인
Nuclear waste can cause diseases in humans, animals, and plants; therefore, securing the plants is of vital importance.