fallout
US /ˈfɑːl.aʊt/
UK /ˈfɑːl.aʊt/
1.
放射性塵埃, 核輻射塵
radioactive dust and other particles that are carried into the atmosphere after a nuclear explosion or accident and gradually fall to earth over a wide area
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The nuclear test resulted in widespread fallout.
核試驗導致了廣泛的放射性塵埃。
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Concerns about nuclear fallout increased after the accident.
事故發生後，對核輻射塵的擔憂增加了。
2.
影響, 後果, 餘波
the adverse side effects or results of a situation or action
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The political scandal had significant fallout for the government.
政治醜聞對政府產生了重大影響。
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The company is still dealing with the fallout from the recent merger.
公司仍在處理近期合併的影響。