词组 | missile |
释义 | missile /ˈmɪsaɪl, ˈmɪsəl/ noun a weapon that can fly over long distances and that explodes when it hits somethingadjectives/nouns + missilea nuclear missile What would happen if a nuclear missile hit the capital?a long-range/medium-range/short-range missile They have developed a long-range missile capable of reaching the US.an intercontinental missile The West would soon be in range of Soviet intercontinental ballistic missiles.a ballistic missile (=a long-range missile that flies high in the sky)a cruise missile (=a long-range missile that flies close to the ground)a strategic missile (=one designed to hit an enemy’s country from your own) They were planning to build nuclear warheads for a strategic missile.a tactical missile (=a short-range missile used in a battle) They have cancelled development of new tactical nuclear missiles.a guided missile (=one that can be controlled while it is flying) A guided missile can be guided to its target after it has been launched.a heat-seeking missile The plane was brought down by a heat-seeking missile.an anti-aircraft/anti-tank missile The planes have to fly high to avoid anti-aircraft missiles.a surface-to-air/air-to-air/surface-to-surface missile A surface-to-air missile was fired at a French plane.a ground-launched/air-launched/sea-launched missile bombers carrying air-launched cruise missilesverbs + missilefire/launch a missile Twelve missiles were fired at buildings occupied by the guerrillas.use/deploy a missile They feared the missiles would be used against their aircraft.develop/build a missile The country is believed to be developing a new missile.carry/be armed with a missile The submarines carry long-range nuclear missiles.shoot down/intercept a missile The country already has the capacity to shoot down incoming missiles.missile + verbsa missile hits sth The ship sank after being hit by a guided missile.a missile destroys sth A missile destroyed part of the airport.missile + nounsa missile attack/strike She was killed in a missile attack.a missile base/site The Americans have a missile base in the area.a missile launcher The targets of the attack were Iraqi missile launchers.a missile programme BrE a missile program AmE (=to develop and build missiles) He was involved in the Soviet missile program.a missile system China shot down an old satellite to test its missile system.a missile test (=when missiles are fired to test them, not in war) The missile test came a day after the two sides held talks.missile defence BrE missile defense AmE Japan is stepping up work on missile defense in cooperation with the United States. |
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