first strike
短语a. 只用于第一次核打击的
发音
US
词形变化
first strikes
复数
first strikes
释义与例句
n.
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1.
An attack (typically nuclear) launched without warning in the absence of a prior attack by one's opponent, with the intention of destroying one's opponent's ability to retaliate.
政治 军事Near-synonym: decapitation strike
During the Cold War, both sides feared that the other was preparing to launch a first strike.
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2.
A first offense by a lawbreaker, as counted by a three-strikes law.
His first strike was when he stole a car to go for a joyride.
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3.
One of the first few coins struck from a new set of dies.
Collectors pay a premium for first strikes in order to get their hands on coins with the crispest possible detailing.