nuclear option

短语

词形变化

nuclear options 复数 nuclear options

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    In resolving a problem, the possible course of action that is considered the most extreme because of its collateral consequences.

    习语
  2. 2.

    A procedure by which the United States Senate can decide any issue with a simple majority, rather than the usual supermajority.

    美国 政治

词源

From analogy with the political decision to be the first to use nuclear weapons in a war.

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