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hand grenade

/ˈhænd ɡrəˌneɪd/

翻译: 一种小型爆炸装置,设计用于用手投掷,通常用于军事作战。也用于比喻形容极具争议、危险或能引发强烈反应的事物。

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/ˈhænd ɡrəˌneɪd/B1formaltechnical
  • zh一种小型爆炸装置,设计用于用手投掷,通常用于军事作战。也用于比喻形容极具争议、危险或能引发强烈反应的事物。

A small explosive device designed to be thrown by hand, typically used in military combat. Also used figuratively to describe something that is highly controversial, dangerous, or likely to cause a strong reaction.

  1. Explosive weaponB2formal

    A small, hand-held explosive device that is thrown at an enemy.

    zh手榴弹

    • The soldier pulled the pin from the hand grenade and threw it.
    • Hand grenades are used in close-quarters combat.
    • The training included how to safely handle a hand grenade.
  2. Figurative: a controversial issueC1informal

    A topic or situation that is likely to cause a strong reaction or conflict.

    zh争议话题

    • Bringing up politics at the dinner table is like throwing a hand grenade.
    • His comment about the budget was a hand grenade in the meeting.
    • The new policy was a hand grenade in the office.