a thing designed or used for inflicting bodily harm or physical damage 武器,兵器 nuclear weapons. 核武器。 ■(figurative)a means of gaining an advantage or defending oneself in a conflict or contest (喻)武器(谋取利益或斗争的工具、手段) resignation threats had long been a weapon in his armoury. 辞职威胁已是他手中长期使用的武器了。
派生 weaponed adjective weaponless adjective 语源
Old English wǣp(e)n, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch wapen and German Waffe