加州地震
Definition
A seismic event occurring in the U.S. state of California, notorious for its position on the San Andreas Fault and frequent tremors that keep residents on their toes.
Colloquial term for earthquakes in California, often evoking images of palm trees swaying like tipsy partygoers at a Hollywood afterparty.
Examples
加州地震又來了，房子搖得像在跳迪斯科。
Another California earthquake hit, and the house shook like it was disco dancing.
每次加州地震，我的好萊塢夢就變成逃生演習。
Every California earthquake turns my Hollywood dreams into an evacuation drill.
加州地震預警App太準了，早知道我就先吃完早餐再跑。
The California earthquake alert app is so spot-on, next time I'll finish breakfast before bolting.
朋友問我為什麼不搬去加州，我說：加州地震讓生活更有節奏感。
When friends ask why I won't move to California, I say: California earthquakes give life some rhythm.