weapon

weapon
noun
  1. 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
  1. Old English wǣp(e)n, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch wapen and German Waffe
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