ground zero
US /ˌɡraʊnd ˈzɪr.oʊ/
UK /ˌɡraʊnd ˈzɪr.oʊ/
名詞
1.
歸零地, 爆炸中心
the point on the earth's surface directly above or below a nuclear explosion or other large bomb
範例:
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The city center was declared ground zero after the bombing.
爆炸後，市中心被宣佈為歸零地。
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Scientists studied the effects of the blast at ground zero.
科學家們研究了歸零地爆炸的影響。
2.
世貿中心遺址, 歸零地
the site of the World Trade Center in New York City, destroyed in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001
範例:
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A memorial now stands at Ground Zero in New York City.
紐約市的世貿中心遺址現在矗立著一座紀念碑。
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Many people visit Ground Zero to pay their respects.
許多人參觀世貿中心遺址以示敬意。
3.
起點, 基礎階段
the very beginning or most basic level of something
範例:
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We have to go back to ground zero and rethink our entire strategy.
我們必須回到起點，重新思考我們的整個戰略。
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His understanding of the subject is still at ground zero.
他對這個主題的理解仍處於基礎階段。
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