magnitude
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/ˈmæɡnɪtuːd/
🇬🇧
/ˈmæɡnɪtjuːd/
how big or important something is
The magnitude of the disaster was much greater than we first thought.
這場災難的嚴重程度遠比我們最初想像的要大得多。
how bright a star is
The star's magnitude changes as it gets brighter and dimmer over time.
隨著時間推移,恆星變亮變暗,其星等也會發生變化。
how strong an earthquake is
The earthquake had a magnitude that caused buildings to shake for miles around.
這次地震的震級導致方圓數英里的建築物都發生了搖晃。