ground zero
US /ˌɡraʊnd ˈzɪr.oʊ/
UK /ˌɡraʊnd ˈzɪr.oʊ/
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marco zero, epicentro
the point on the earth's surface directly above or below a nuclear explosion or other large bomb
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The city center was declared ground zero after the bombing.
O centro da cidade foi declarado marco zero após o bombardeio.
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Scientists studied the effects of the blast at ground zero.
Cientistas estudaram os efeitos da explosão no marco zero.
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Ground Zero, local do World Trade Center
the site of the World Trade Center in New York City, destroyed in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001
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A memorial now stands at Ground Zero in New York City.
Um memorial agora está em Ground Zero na cidade de Nova York.
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Many people visit Ground Zero to pay their respects.
Muitas pessoas visitam o Ground Zero para prestar suas homenagens.
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ponto zero, nível básico
the very beginning or most basic level of something
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We have to go back to ground zero and rethink our entire strategy.
Temos que voltar ao ponto zero e repensar toda a nossa estratégia.
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His understanding of the subject is still at ground zero.
Sua compreensão do assunto ainda está no ponto zero.