
weapon
词源
源自中古英语 'wepen',古英语 'wǣpen',意为武器或工具,与古诺尔斯语 'vápn' 和德语 'Waffe' 同源。
noun
❶ 武器,指用于攻击或防御的工具或装置,可以是刀、枪、炸弹等实物,也可以是抽象的手段。
“The soldier carried several weapons, including a rifle and a knife.”
(这名士兵携带了多种武器,包括步枪和刀。)
“The police found a hidden weapon in the suspect's car.”
(警方在嫌疑人的车里发现了一把隐藏的武器。)
verb
❶ 武装,为某人或某物配备武器,使其具备攻击或防御能力。
“The rebels were weaponed with guns and explosives.”
(叛乱分子被武装了枪支和炸药。)
“The government weaponed the police force to handle the riots.”
(政府武装了警察部队以应对骚乱。)
常见短语
weapon of mass destruction — 大规模杀伤性武器,指能够造成大规模破坏或死亡的武器,如核武器、化学武器等。
“The country was accused of developing weapons of mass destruction.”
(该国被指控研发大规模杀伤性武器。)
double-edged weapon — 双刃剑,指某事物既有利又有弊,使用时需谨慎。
“Social media can be a double-edged weapon; it connects people but also spreads misinformation.”
(社交媒体是一把双刃剑,它连接了人们,但也传播了错误信息。)