missile
/ˈmɪsaɪl; ?@ ˈmɪsl; `mɪsl/ n
1 object or weapon that is thrown or fired at a target 可抛掷或发射之物或武器
Missiles thrown at the police included stones and bottles. 向警察投掷的东西有石块和瓶子.
2 (esp explosive) weapon directed at a target by remote control or automatically 导弹; 飞弹
ballistic, guided, nuclear, etc missiles 弹道、 制导、 核...导弹
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missile bases, sites, launching pads, etc 导弹基地、 发射场、 发射台等. =>illus 见插图.