| 单词 | weapon |
| 释义 | weaponweapon /ˈwɛpən/ ●●● W2 noun [countable] 1something that you use to fight with, such as a knife, bomb, or gun: The U.S. has destroyed some of its nuclear weapons. Police are still looking for the murder weapon. It is important that we control the spread of weapons of mass destruction (=weapons that can kill many people at one time). Was he carrying a weapon? Rawlings was found guilty of assault with a deadly weapon (=one that can kill).2a type of behavior, knowledge of a particular subject, etc. that you can use against someone or something when you are in a difficult situation: She was afraid the information would be used as a weapon against her. [Origin: Old English wæpen] → see also secret weapon at secret1 (2)COLLOCATIONSadjectives/nouns + weaponnuclear/atomic weapons Officials believe the country is trying to develop nuclear weapons.conventional weapons (=not nuclear) The aircraft are designed to carry either nuclear or conventional weapons.chemical weapons Troops may have been exposed to chemical weapons.biological weapons (=using dangerous germs) He believes they were planning an attack using biological weapons, probably anthrax.an assault weapon (=a military weapon for use by one person) The government banned assault weapons for private use.an automatic weapon (=an automatic gun) He opened fire on the crowd with an automatic weapon.an offensive weapon (=one that can be used to attack someone else) Kennedy warned the Soviets not to give offensive weapons to Cuba.a defensive weapon (=one that is used to defend yourself) The rifle is so heavy that it is fixed in position and used mainly as a defensive weapon.a lethal/deadly weapon (=one that can kill) A knife is a lethal weapon.the murder weapon (=the weapon used to kill someone) Police found a knife at the scene that they believe is the murder weapon.a concealed weapon (=hidden) He was charged with carrying a concealed weapon without a permit.verbscarry a weapon The man is believed to be carrying a weapon.use a weapon They claim the government used chemical weapons against them.fire a weapon (=shoot a gun or missile) Police were told not to fire their weapons.develop/build/produce weapons The report showed that the country is trying to develop nuclear weapons.weapon + nounsa weapons inspection (=a check to see what weapons a country has) The government has agreed to allow UN weapons inspections of its military bases.a weapons inspector (=someone who checks to see what weapons a country has) Weapons inspectors carried out inspections on two unnamed sites.a weapons system There was a need for new weapons systems. |
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