torpedo

tɒ:'pi:dәu
六级GRE Collins 1

英文释义

n. an explosive device that is set off in an oil well (or a gas well) to start or to increase the flow of oil (or gas)
n. a small firework that consists of a percussion cap and some gravel wrapped in paper; explodes when thrown forcefully against a hard surface
n. a small explosive device that is placed on a railroad track and fires when a train runs over it; the sound of the explosion warns the engineer of danger ahead
n. armament consisting of a long cylindrical self-propelled underwater projectile that detonates on contact with a target

中文翻译

n. 鱼雷, 水雷, 地雷
vt. 用鱼雷袭击, 破坏

1
Collins 星级
23,221
BNC 频率
12,984
使用频率

记忆技巧

torpedo 来源于拉丁语 torpere,意为“麻痹”。可以联想到其作为一种武器,能够“麻痹”敌方的舰船。

例句

1. The submarine launched a torpedo at the enemy ship.
潜艇向敌舰发射了一枚鱼雷。
2. The movie featured a thrilling scene where a torpedo hit the target.
这部电影中有一个激动人心的场景,鱼雷击中了目标。
3. Engineers are working on a new type of torpedo for modern warfare.
工程师们正在研发一种用于现代战争的新型鱼雷。

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