projectile

• 形容能被抛出、发射或用力向前推进的物体，常指投掷或射击的。

Describes something that is capable of being thrown or propelled forward, typically with force.

1. Impelling or impelled forwardC1formal

   Describing something that is driven or thrust forward, often with force.

   抛射的

   • The projectile force of the explosion shattered the windows.
   • The engine's projectile motion launched the rocket into orbit.
   • The projectile nature of the bullet made it dangerous.

   同义词drivingimpellingpropellingpropulsivethrusting

• 指被投掷、发射或射出的物体，例如投掷向目标的武器，或由火箭发动机推进的飞行器。

A noun referring to an object that is thrown, fired, or launched through the air, such as a weapon thrown at a target or a vehicle propelled by a rocket engine.

1. Thrown or launched objectB2formal

   An object that is thrown or shot forward with force, especially as a weapon, but does not have its own propulsion.

   射弹

   • The soldier dodged the incoming projectile.
   • Ancient catapults were used to launch heavy projectiles at castle walls.
   • The police found a small metal projectile lodged in the wall.

   同义词arrowbulletdartmissilepelletshellshotslug

2. Rocket-propelled vehicleB2formal

   A vehicle or missile that is propelled through the air by a rocket engine.

   火箭推进飞行器

   • The rocket was a projectile designed to reach orbit.
   • The military tested a new projectile that could travel at supersonic speeds.
   • The projectile launched from the submarine and flew toward its target.

   同义词guided missilemissilerocket