Ekman ['ekmәn]
dredge[海洋]埃克曼采泥器
ekman[ noun ]
Swedish oceanographer who recognized the role of the Coriolis effect on ocean currents (1874-1954)
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- The academy has refused to accept last year's resignations of Lars Gyllensten, Kerstin Ekman and Werner Aspenstrom, saying members are named for life, and academy prestige would be shattered if anyone were allowed to resign.
- Ekman, Gyllensten and a third dissident member, Werner Aspenstrom, handed in letters of resignation, but the academy rejected the move because members are elected for life.