单词 | energy weapon |
释义 | > as lemmasenergy weapon energy weapon n. originally and chiefly Science Fiction a weapon which emits a beam or pulse of destructive energy or high-energy particles. ΚΠ 1941 A. E. van Vogt in Astounding Sci.-Fiction July 60/1 The..display was made up of an assortment of rather curiously shaped guns..; and a glowing sign in the window stated: The finest energy weapons in the known universe. 1961 A. E. Nourse Tiger by Tail 163 The pogrom, it seemed, had been accomplished by an energy weapon which ate great, gaping holes in the sides of buildings. 1977 Observer 15 May 5/2 Recent events..have persuaded Air Force analysts that an energy weapon is nearing the test stage..at an unusual research facility..south of the city of Semipalatinsk. 2014 G. Mann Engines of War viii. 101 The Dalek fired its energy weapon and the Doctor dived to the floor.., the energy beam..scorching a long, black line into the wall. < as lemmas |
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