catastrophism是什么意思

n. [地质] 灾变说；劫数难逃论

英文词源

catastrophism (n.): as a geological or biological theory, 1869, coined by Huxley from catastrophe + -ism.
By CATASTROPHISM I mean any form of geological speculation which, in order to account for the phenomena of geology, supposes the operation of forces different in their nature, or immeasurably different in power, from those which we at present see in action in the universe. [T.H. Huxley, "Address" to the Geological Society of London, Feb. 19, 1869]
Related: Catastrophist.

1. The most popular alternative to catastrophism is the gradualistic approach.: 最著名的灾变论的对立理论就是渐变论.

2. Scenting the unfashionable odour of catastrophism, many of Bretz's colleagues turned their backs on the flood.: 嗅出灾难论中不合时宜的气味,bretz的许多同事都拒绝接受洪水的说法.

3. The second problem posed when considering catastrophism is the earth's past impact history.: 当用灾变论来解释过去的地球被撞击历史时,第二个问题就出现了.