ground zero
复数形式
ground zeros
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爆心投影点, 震中
the exact location of a nuclear explosion
- Survivors recounted the devastation at ground zero of the atomic bomb blast in Hiroshima.
幸存者讲述了广岛原子弹爆炸零点处的 devastation。
- Rescue workers bravely entered ground zero to search for survivors amidst the rubble of the collapsed buildings.
救援人员勇敢地进入爆心投影点，在倒塌建筑物的废墟中寻找幸存者。
- The memorial at ground zero in New York City commemorates the lives lost during the terrorist attacks on September 11th.
纽约市归零地的纪念馆纪念了在9月11日恐怖袭击中失去的生命。
- Scientists studied the effects of radiation at ground zero to better understand its long-term impact on the environment.
科学家研究了爆心投影点的辐射效应，以更好地了解其对环境的长期影响。
- The documentary interviewed witnesses who were near ground zero during the devastating earthquake.
这部纪录片采访了在毁灭性地震期间靠近震中的目击者。
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零点, 震中
the initial stage or place in which a significant event or activity happens or starts
- The discovery of the new virus strain marked ground zero for the global pandemic.
新病毒株的发现标志着全球大流行的起点。
- The company's decision to relocate its headquarters marked ground zero for their expansion into international markets.
公司决定搬迁总部标志着其进军国际市场的起点。
- The first day of school can be considered ground zero for a student's academic journey.
上学的第一天可以被视为学生学术旅程的起点。
- The groundbreaking ceremony marked ground zero for the construction of the new hospital wing.
奠基仪式标志着新医院翼楼建设的起点。
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the site of the former World Trade Center in New York City after its destruction on September 11, 2001
- Visitors left flowers at ground zero.
- Ground zero has been redeveloped as a memorial site.
- Survivors returned to ground zero to pay respects.
- The museum near ground zero preserves artifacts from the attack.
- Ground zero remains a symbol of resilience.
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the intended impact point of a bomb, missile, or other projectile
- The map indicated ground zero for the planned detonation.
- Ground zero marks the target for precision bombing exercises.
- Calculations were made to predict ground zero of the shell.
- The strike failed to hit ground zero precisely.
- Ground zero was chosen to minimize collateral damage.