| 释义 |
mis·sile
I. \ˈmisəl sometimes -izəl, chiefly Brit -iˌsīl\ adjective
Etymology: Latin missilis, from missus (past participle of mittere to throw, send) + -ilis -ile — more at smite
1. : capable of being thrown or projected to strike an object at a distance
2. : adapted for throwing or hurling missiles
II. noun
(-s)
Etymology: Latin, from neuter of missilis
1. : a weapon or other object thrown or projected (as a stone, bullet, or artillery shell)
< spears are still used as missiles in some parts of the world >
< open head wounds due to missiles — Journal American Medical Association >
2. : a self-propelling unmanned weapon (as a rocket or a robot bomb) — compare guided missile |