weapon of mass destruction
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
Coined in the 20th century during the nuclear age.
مثال
- Nuclear bombs are considered weapons of mass destruction.
- The international community is committed to preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
- Chemical and biological weapons are also classified as weapons of mass destruction.
ترکیبهای رایج
threat of weapons of mass destruction use of weapons of mass destruction
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- a weapon that kills or injures civilian as well as military personnel (nuclear and chemical and biological weapons)