tectonic plate; section; block
Meanings
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tectonic plate; (geology) a rigid segment of the earth's lithosphere
formalThe global lithosphere is divided into major and minor plates. This is a technical term in geology and earth science.
Earthquakes and volcanic activity often occur at plate boundaries.
The Pacific Plate is slowly moving beneath the Eurasian Plate.
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Scientists have studied how the African Plate and the South American Plate separated.
noun
block; section; category; a grouping of parts with common features
Used metaphorically to describe categorized sections of content, like in a report, website, or curriculum. When referring to newspaper columns or TV program segments, the variant 版块 is commonly used.
This annual report is divided into four major sections: market, finance, R&D, and human resources.
The website's homepage has several main sections: news, entertainment, sports, etc.
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This financial program has three analysis segments: stock market, foreign exchange market, and property market.