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cataclysm

/ˈkætəˌklɪzəm/ American
  • n. 大洪水, 大地震, 大变动
Definition
  • n. a sudden violent event, such as a flood, earthquake, or upheaval
Example
The earthquake caused a cataclysm that destroyed the entire town.
地震引发了一场大灾难,摧毁了整个小镇。