bomb

• Substantiv, das eine Waffe bezeichnet, die explodiert und meist in militärischen Aktionen oder Gewalttaten eingesetzt wird.

A noun referring to a weapon that explodes, typically used in warfare or acts of violence.

1. Explosive deviceB1formal

   A weapon that explodes, causing destruction and damage.

   Bombe

   • The bomb was defused by the police before it could explode.
   • During the war, a bomb destroyed the old bridge.
   • The army dropped a bomb on the enemy base.

   Synonymechargeexplosivegrenademineshelltorpedowarhead

2. Great success (slang)B2slangamerican

   Something that is extremely good, impressive, or successful.

   Bombe (Slang)

   • That movie was the bomb!
   • Her new album is an absolute bomb.
   • The party last night was the bomb.

   Synonymebangerblockbustercrackerhitkillersensationsmashsuccesstriumphwinner

3. Failure (slang)B2slangbritish

   A complete failure or disaster.

   Fehlschlag

   • The play was a total bomb and closed after one night.
   • His attempt at stand-up comedy was a bomb.
   • The product launch turned out to be a bomb.

   Synonymebustdebacledisasterdudfailurefiascofloplemonturkey

   Antonymehitsmashsuccesswinner

• Verb, das angibt, dass etwas mit Bomben angegriffen oder zerstört wird, oder (umgangssprachlich), dass etwas völlig scheitert oder dass sich jemand sehr schnell bewegt.

A verb used to indicate the act of attacking or destroying something with a bomb, or (informally) to fail badly or move very quickly.

1. Attack with explosivesB2formal

   To attack a place or target using bombs.

   Bomben abwerfen auf

   • The military bombed the enemy's headquarters.
   • The city was heavily bombed during the war.
   • They bombed the bridge to stop the advance.

   Synonymeblitzbombard

2. Fail badlyB2informalamerican

   To perform very poorly or fail completely.

   Scheitern

   • I bombed the math test yesterday.
   • The movie bombed at the box office.
   • He bombed his presentation in front of the board.

   Synonymecrashfailfizzlefloptank

   Antonymeexcelflourishprospersucceedtriumph

Phrasal-Variantenbomb outbomb up