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missile

🇬🇧 UK/'mɪsaɪl/🇺🇸 US/'misail/
IELTSGREB2

Definitions

n.

A self-propelled weapon that can be guided to a target; any object thrown or fired as a weapon.

导弹;投射物

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
misssend, let go
+
ilecapable of, relating to
=missile

Common Collocations

  • 1.cruise missile巡航导弹
  • 2.ballistic missile弹道导弹
  • 3.intercontinental missile洲际导弹
  • 4.missile defense导弹防御

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The defense system can intercept incoming missiles.

  • 2.

    The military base detected incoming [missiles] on radar systems.

  • 3.

    The angry crowd threw [missiles] at the protesters during the riot.

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