volcano

柯林斯词典

1. N-COUNT A volcano is a mountain from which hot melted rock, gas, steam, and ash from inside the earth sometimes burst. 火山
The volcano erupted last year killing about 600 people. 去年那座火山喷发导致大约六百人丧生。

The long-dormant volcano has recently shown signs of erupting .
The pictures were an eloquent reminder of the power of the volcano.
Since the volcano last erupted , many houses have been built in a dangerous position on its slopes .
Lava from the volcano was flowing down the hillside .
The dust from the volcano spread northward .