英语词汇“ammunition”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

WORD ORIGINammunition

Origin:

1500-1600 Early French amunition, from munition; ➔ MUNITIONS

EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES

The soldiers kept on firing until they had no more ammunition.
The terrorist group is believed to have significant quantities of guns, ammunition, and explosives.
We now knew that we were trapped, with only a few rounds of ammunition left.

EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS

Jeeps, ammunition and food fell silently to the ground.
Preparations were made, and arms and ammunition were stolen.
The charges against Abu Bakr and 113 of his followers included murder, kidnapping and the illegal possession of arms and ammunition.
The live ammunition that I experienced was not officially sanctioned as being hazardous enough to be included.
They had lots of ammunition and lots of desire.
Though the Tories are less organised, they still have plenty of ammunition.

Longman Language Activatora weapon► weapon

something that you use to fight with, such as a gun, bomb, or knife: · The men were finally persuaded to come out and hand over their weapons to the police.carry a weapon: · The three men had blackened faces and were carrying weapons.murder weapon (=a weapon used to kill someone): · Police have not yet found the murder weapon.an offensive weapon (=one that can be used to attack someone): · He was arrested by police and charged with carrying an offensive weapon.nuclear/chemical/conventional weapons (=atom bombs, poisonous gases, or ordinary weapons): · a treaty to reduce the number of nuclear weapons

► arms

weapons such as guns and bombs that are used for fighting against large numbers of people: · European governments have been supplying arms to the rebels.carry arms: · Only certain members of the police force are allowed to carry arms.lay down your arms (=stop using arms): · The government has called on the terrorists to lay down their arms.arms control (=agreements between countries to limit the number of weapons they have): · The two countries have just signed a new agreement on arms control.

► ammunition

bullets and other things that are fired from large or small guns: · The soldiers kept on firing until they had no more ammunition.· The terrorist group is believed to have significant quantities of guns, ammunition, and explosives.round of ammunition (=a single bullet): · We now knew that we were trapped, with only a few rounds of ammunition left.

► weaponry

weapons used for fighting wars - use this especially when talking about how effective, modern etc they are: · It is a highly-trained army, with very sophisticated modern weaponry.nuclear/conventional weaponry: · Many of the world's poorer countries are now beginning to invest in nuclear weaponry.

► arsenal

all of the weapons and military equipment that a country or fighting force has: · Their arsenal includes both SAM 7 missiles and anti-tank weapons.arsenal of: · Police have discovered an arsenal of guns and ammunition in a London house.

WORD SETS► Weapons

air rifle, nounair-to-air, adjectiveammo, nounammunition, nounanti-aircraft, adjectiveanti-personnel, adjectiveanti-tank, adjectivearmament, nounarmoured car, nounarmourer, nounarmour-plated, adjectivearrow, nounarrowhead, nounarsenal, nounartillery, nounatomic bomb, nounautomatic, nounballistic missile, nounballistics, nounbandolier, nounbarbed, adjectivebarrage, nounbarrage balloon, nounbarrel, nounbattering ram, nounbattery, nounbayonet, nounbayonet, verbbazooka, nounBB gun, nounblank, nounblaze, verbblowpipe, nounbludgeon, nounblunderbuss, nounbolt, nounbomb, nounbomber, nounbombing, nounbomb scare, nounbooby trap, nounboom, nounbore, nounbow, nounbrass knuckles, nounbroadsword, nounbuckshot, nounbullet, nounbullet-proof, adjectivebutt, nouncaisson, nouncalibre, nouncanister, nouncannon, nouncannonball, nouncarbine, nouncartridge, nouncatapult, nounchain mail, nounchamber, nouncharge, verbchemical warfare, nounchemical weapon, nounclip, nouncluster bomb, nouncock, verbColt, conventional, adjectivecordite, nouncosh, nouncrossbow, nouncruise missile, nounCS gas, nouncudgel, nouncutlass, nouncut-throat razor, noundagger, noundart, noundecommission, verbdetonator, noundevice, noundirk, noundisarm, verbdischarge, verbdismount, verbdouble-barrelled, duel, nounduel, verbdum-dum, nounelevation, nounemplacement, nounequalizer, nounfirearm, nounfirebomb, nounflak, nounflame thrower, nounflick knife, nounforty-five, nounfusillade, nounfusion bomb, noungauge, noungerm warfare, noungrenade, nounguidance, nounguided missile, noungun, noungun carriage, noungunner, noungunnery, noungunpowder, noungun-running, noungunshot, nounhaft, nounhair trigger, nounhalberd, nounhammer, nounhand grenade, nounhandgun, nounH-bomb, nounheat-seeking, adjectiveheavy, adjectivehilt, nounholster, nounhoming device, nounhowitzer, nounhydrogen bomb, nounICBM, nounincendiary, adjectiveKalashnikov, nounknuckle-duster, nounlance, nounlandmine, nounlive, adjectivelongbow, nounlong-range, adjectivemace, nounmachete, nounmachine gun, nounmagazine, nounmagnum, nounmarksman, nounmarksmanship, nounmegaton, nounmisfire, verbmissile, nounmortar, nounmunitions, nounmushroom cloud, nounmusket, nounmustard gas, nounmuzzle, nounnapalm, nounnerve gas, nounnightstick, nounnitroglycerine, nounnon-proliferation, nounnosecone, nounnuclear, adjectivenuke, verbnuke, nounordnance, nounparry, verbpayload, nounpepper, verbpike, nounpistol, nounplastic explosive, noun.22, nounpoison gas, nounpommel, nounpound, verbprime, verbprimer, nounprojectile, nounpropellant, nounquarterstaff, nounramrod, nounrange, nounrapid-fire, adjectiverapier, nounrearm, verbrecoil, verbrepeater, nounreport, nounrevolver, nounrifle, nounrocket, nounround, nounrubber bullet, nounsabre, nounsafety catch, nounsawn-off shotgun, nounscabbard, nounscimitar, nounsemi-automatic, adjectiveshaft, nounsheathe, verbshell, nounshell, verbshield, nounshooter, nounshot, nounshotgun, nounshrapnel, nounsidearm, nounsight, nounsilencer, nounsilo, nounsix-shooter, nounslash, nounsling, nounslingshot, nounslug, nounsmart bomb, nounsmoke bomb, nounsmokescreen, nounsnipe, verbsniper, nounspear, nounspear, verbSten gun, nounstockpile, nounstockpile, verbstun gun, nounsubmachine gun, nounsurface-to-air missile, nounsurface-to-surface missile, nounswordsmanship, nountank, nountear gas, nounthermonuclear, adjectivetime bomb, nountommy gun, nountorpedo, nountorpedo, verbtracer, nountrident, nountrigger, nountruncheon, noununload, verbvolley, nounvolley, verbwarhead, nounwater cannon, nounweapon, nounweaponry, noun

COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY► give somebody ammunition/provide somebody with ammunition

His mistakes provided political opponents with even more ammunition.

COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► live ammunition

Troops fired live ammunition to disperse the crowd.

COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE► live

· Policemen who were stoned by the crowd used live ammunition to disperse it, killing at least one person.· The live ammunition that I experienced was not officially sanctioned as being hazardous enough to be included.· He'd have been kicked out of here if it wasn't obvious that he'd actually used live ammunition.· When arrested, he was found to be in possession of a small-calibre handgun and several rounds of live ammunition.· One of the machine guns had live ammunition attached to it.· As the situation worsened more border police entered the area and began firing live ammunition into the crowd.· Leipzigers feared live ammunition could be used.· The army's next line of defence concerns the use of live ammunition.

VERB► carry

· Stores were distributed in pony treks that carried not only ammunition and food but also mail and the force's own newspaper.· Unfortunately they carried no ammunition and all guns were still packed in grease.

► find

· We kept finding more supplies and ammunition.

► give

· But this new research has given me just the ammunition I need.· She wasn't about to give him any further ammunition.· All this gave powerful ammunition to urban sociologists writing from the mid-1970s onwards.· The provision of reasons for decisions has become unpopular because reasons give more ammunition for challenge and negligence claims: see 14.7.7.· Any controversy over the new legal framework would give ammunition to Mr Meacher's critics within the party.· However, the slow-down in imports gave ammunition to those who warn that the recovery is fragile.· This somewhat unexpected decision gave ammunition to those who felt the schema on priestly life was too spiritual in tone.

► load

· So Taylor's explanation for pulling out Carlton Palmer only loaded the ammunition for critics of both manager and player.· They were also very heavily loaded with ammunition.

► provide

· The disk also contains secret cheat codes to provide additional ammunition and level skip features.· Ballpark opponents are counting on two studies now in the works to provide them with ammunition.· It is likely that the report will provide added ammunition to environmentalists who have for long opposed the blanket afforestation of uplands.· Johnson became committed to discrediting the civil rights movement and asked Hoover to provide the ammunition.· Membership also provides extra ammunition to defend the pound if currency markets take fright at the election result.· But some observers voiced skepticism that Liggett will provide any more ammunition than plaintiffs already have.· In fact it is these abuses that have provided the ammunition to bring the entire concept of headship into disrepute.· There is no doubt that the document provided ammunition for reforms.

► use

· It seemed likely last night that the various opposition groups had used up all their ammunition.· The Macher does not take standard cartridges, but uses its own proprietary ammunition.· Smokeless powder, for which there are many formulas, is used in modern ammunition.

单词	ammunition
释义	ammunitionam‧mu‧ni‧tion /ˌæmjəˈnɪʃən/ ●○○ noun [uncountable] Word Origin WORD ORIGINammunition Origin: 1500-1600 Early French amunition, from munition; ➔ MUNITIONS Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES The soldiers kept on firing until they had no more ammunition. The terrorist group is believed to have significant quantities of guns, ammunition, and explosives. We now knew that we were trapped, with only a few rounds of ammunition left. EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS Jeeps, ammunition and food fell silently to the ground. Preparations were made, and arms and ammunition were stolen. The charges against Abu Bakr and 113 of his followers included murder, kidnapping and the illegal possession of arms and ammunition. The live ammunition that I experienced was not officially sanctioned as being hazardous enough to be included. They had lots of ammunition and lots of desire. Though the Tories are less organised, they still have plenty of ammunition. Thesaurus Longman Language Activatora weapon► weapon something that you use to fight with, such as a gun, bomb, or knife: · The men were finally persuaded to come out and hand over their weapons to the police.carry a weapon: · The three men had blackened faces and were carrying weapons.murder weapon (=a weapon used to kill someone): · Police have not yet found the murder weapon.an offensive weapon (=one that can be used to attack someone): · He was arrested by police and charged with carrying an offensive weapon.nuclear/chemical/conventional weapons (=atom bombs, poisonous gases, or ordinary weapons): · a treaty to reduce the number of nuclear weapons ► arms weapons such as guns and bombs that are used for fighting against large numbers of people: · European governments have been supplying arms to the rebels.carry arms: · Only certain members of the police force are allowed to carry arms.lay down your arms (=stop using arms): · The government has called on the terrorists to lay down their arms.arms control (=agreements between countries to limit the number of weapons they have): · The two countries have just signed a new agreement on arms control. ► ammunition bullets and other things that are fired from large or small guns: · The soldiers kept on firing until they had no more ammunition.· The terrorist group is believed to have significant quantities of guns, ammunition, and explosives.round of ammunition (=a single bullet): · We now knew that we were trapped, with only a few rounds of ammunition left. ► weaponry weapons used for fighting wars - use this especially when talking about how effective, modern etc they are: · It is a highly-trained army, with very sophisticated modern weaponry.nuclear/conventional weaponry: · Many of the world's poorer countries are now beginning to invest in nuclear weaponry. ► arsenal all of the weapons and military equipment that a country or fighting force has: · Their arsenal includes both SAM 7 missiles and anti-tank weapons.arsenal of: · Police have discovered an arsenal of guns and ammunition in a London house. WORD SETS► Weapons air rifle, nounair-to-air, adjectiveammo, nounammunition, nounanti-aircraft, adjectiveanti-personnel, adjectiveanti-tank, adjectivearmament, nounarmoured car, nounarmourer, nounarmour-plated, adjectivearrow, nounarrowhead, nounarsenal, nounartillery, nounatomic bomb, nounautomatic, nounballistic missile, nounballistics, nounbandolier, nounbarbed, adjectivebarrage, nounbarrage balloon, nounbarrel, nounbattering ram, nounbattery, nounbayonet, nounbayonet, verbbazooka, nounBB gun, nounblank, nounblaze, verbblowpipe, nounbludgeon, nounblunderbuss, nounbolt, nounbomb, nounbomber, nounbombing, nounbomb scare, nounbooby trap, nounboom, nounbore, nounbow, nounbrass knuckles, nounbroadsword, nounbuckshot, nounbullet, nounbullet-proof, adjectivebutt, nouncaisson, nouncalibre, nouncanister, nouncannon, nouncannonball, nouncarbine, nouncartridge, nouncatapult, nounchain mail, nounchamber, nouncharge, verbchemical warfare, nounchemical weapon, nounclip, nouncluster bomb, nouncock, verbColt, conventional, adjectivecordite, nouncosh, nouncrossbow, nouncruise missile, nounCS gas, nouncudgel, nouncutlass, nouncut-throat razor, noundagger, noundart, noundecommission, verbdetonator, noundevice, noundirk, noundisarm, verbdischarge, verbdismount, verbdouble-barrelled, duel, nounduel, verbdum-dum, nounelevation, nounemplacement, nounequalizer, nounfirearm, nounfirebomb, nounflak, nounflame thrower, nounflick knife, nounforty-five, nounfusillade, nounfusion bomb, noungauge, noungerm warfare, noungrenade, nounguidance, nounguided missile, noungun, noungun carriage, noungunner, noungunnery, noungunpowder, noungun-running, noungunshot, nounhaft, nounhair trigger, nounhalberd, nounhammer, nounhand grenade, nounhandgun, nounH-bomb, nounheat-seeking, adjectiveheavy, adjectivehilt, nounholster, nounhoming device, nounhowitzer, nounhydrogen bomb, nounICBM, nounincendiary, adjectiveKalashnikov, nounknuckle-duster, nounlance, nounlandmine, nounlive, adjectivelongbow, nounlong-range, adjectivemace, nounmachete, nounmachine gun, nounmagazine, nounmagnum, nounmarksman, nounmarksmanship, nounmegaton, nounmisfire, verbmissile, nounmortar, nounmunitions, nounmushroom cloud, nounmusket, nounmustard gas, nounmuzzle, nounnapalm, nounnerve gas, nounnightstick, nounnitroglycerine, nounnon-proliferation, nounnosecone, nounnuclear, adjectivenuke, verbnuke, nounordnance, nounparry, verbpayload, nounpepper, verbpike, nounpistol, nounplastic explosive, noun.22, nounpoison gas, nounpommel, nounpound, verbprime, verbprimer, nounprojectile, nounpropellant, nounquarterstaff, nounramrod, nounrange, nounrapid-fire, adjectiverapier, nounrearm, verbrecoil, verbrepeater, nounreport, nounrevolver, nounrifle, nounrocket, nounround, nounrubber bullet, nounsabre, nounsafety catch, nounsawn-off shotgun, nounscabbard, nounscimitar, nounsemi-automatic, adjectiveshaft, nounsheathe, verbshell, nounshell, verbshield, nounshooter, nounshot, nounshotgun, nounshrapnel, nounsidearm, nounsight, nounsilencer, nounsilo, nounsix-shooter, nounslash, nounsling, nounslingshot, nounslug, nounsmart bomb, nounsmoke bomb, nounsmokescreen, nounsnipe, verbsniper, nounspear, nounspear, verbSten gun, nounstockpile, nounstockpile, verbstun gun, nounsubmachine gun, nounsurface-to-air missile, nounsurface-to-surface missile, nounswordsmanship, nountank, nountear gas, nounthermonuclear, adjectivetime bomb, nountommy gun, nountorpedo, nountorpedo, verbtracer, nountrident, nountrigger, nountruncheon, noununload, verbvolley, nounvolley, verbwarhead, nounwater cannon, nounweapon, nounweaponry, noun Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY► give somebody ammunition/provide somebody with ammunition His mistakes provided political opponents with even more ammunition. COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► live ammunition Troops fired live ammunition to disperse the crowd. COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE► live · Policemen who were stoned by the crowd used live ammunition to disperse it, killing at least one person.· The live ammunition that I experienced was not officially sanctioned as being hazardous enough to be included.· He'd have been kicked out of here if it wasn't obvious that he'd actually used live ammunition.· When arrested, he was found to be in possession of a small-calibre handgun and several rounds of live ammunition.· One of the machine guns had live ammunition attached to it.· As the situation worsened more border police entered the area and began firing live ammunition into the crowd.· Leipzigers feared live ammunition could be used.· The army's next line of defence concerns the use of live ammunition. VERB► carry · Stores were distributed in pony treks that carried not only ammunition and food but also mail and the force's own newspaper.· Unfortunately they carried no ammunition and all guns were still packed in grease. ► find · We kept finding more supplies and ammunition. ► give · But this new research has given me just the ammunition I need.· She wasn't about to give him any further ammunition.· All this gave powerful ammunition to urban sociologists writing from the mid-1970s onwards.· The provision of reasons for decisions has become unpopular because reasons give more ammunition for challenge and negligence claims: see 14.7.7.· Any controversy over the new legal framework would give ammunition to Mr Meacher's critics within the party.· However, the slow-down in imports gave ammunition to those who warn that the recovery is fragile.· This somewhat unexpected decision gave ammunition to those who felt the schema on priestly life was too spiritual in tone. ► load · So Taylor's explanation for pulling out Carlton Palmer only loaded the ammunition for critics of both manager and player.· They were also very heavily loaded with ammunition. ► provide · The disk also contains secret cheat codes to provide additional ammunition and level skip features.· Ballpark opponents are counting on two studies now in the works to provide them with ammunition.· It is likely that the report will provide added ammunition to environmentalists who have for long opposed the blanket afforestation of uplands.· Johnson became committed to discrediting the civil rights movement and asked Hoover to provide the ammunition.· Membership also provides extra ammunition to defend the pound if currency markets take fright at the election result.· But some observers voiced skepticism that Liggett will provide any more ammunition than plaintiffs already have.· In fact it is these abuses that have provided the ammunition to bring the entire concept of headship into disrepute.· There is no doubt that the document provided ammunition for reforms. ► use · It seemed likely last night that the various opposition groups had used up all their ammunition.· The Macher does not take standard cartridges, but uses its own proprietary ammunition.· Smokeless powder, for which there are many formulas, is used in modern ammunition. 1bullets, shells (shell) etc that are fired from guns2information that you can use to criticize someone or win an argument against themgive somebody ammunition/provide somebody with ammunition His mistakes provided political opponents with even more ammunition.
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