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stratum

/ˈstɹeɪtəm/

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noun

地层，层。

One of several parallel horizontal layers of material arranged one on top of another.

Examples :

"The geologist pointed to a distinct dark stratum in the rock formation, indicating a layer of volcanic ash deposited long ago. "

地质学家指着岩层中一个明显的深色地层，指出那是很久以前沉积下来的一层火山灰。

geology material structure

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noun

地层，岩层

A layer of sedimentary rock having approximately the same composition throughout.

Examples :

"The geologist pointed to a thick, reddish-brown stratum in the cliff face, explaining that it was formed by ancient desert sands. "

地质学家指着悬崖上厚厚的、红褐色的岩层，解释说它是由古代沙漠沙子形成的。

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noun

大气层，层。

Any of the regions of the atmosphere, such as the stratosphere, that occur as layers.

Examples :

"The atmosphere has different strata, each with its own temperature and air pressure. "

大气层分为不同的层次，每一层都有自己的温度和气压。

environment area geography geology space astronomy weather

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noun

层，组织层，地层

A layer of tissue.

Examples :

"The burn affected only the top stratum of her skin, so it was a first-degree burn. "

烧伤只影响了她皮肤的表层组织，所以只是一度烧伤。

anatomy biology

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noun

阶层，社会阶层。

A class of society composed of people with similar social, cultural, or economic status.

Examples :

"In many countries, access to quality education is often determined by which stratum of society a family belongs to. "

在很多国家，能否获得优质教育往往取决于一个家庭属于哪个社会阶层。

society group human

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noun

层次，植被层。

A layer of vegetation, usually of similar height.

Examples :

"The forest floor had a stratum of low-lying wildflowers. "

森林地面上有一层低矮的野花植被。

environment nature biology plant ecology

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noun

层级，阶层

The level of accuracy of a computer's clock, relative to others on the network.

Examples :

"The stratum of the server's clock was crucial for synchronizing the team's shared project files. "

服务器时钟的层级对于同步团队共享的项目文件至关重要。

computing technology internet system time