nuclear deterrent
US /ˌnuː.kli.ər ˈdet.ər.ənt/
UK /ˌnuː.kli.ər ˈdet.ər.ənt/
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核威懾
a nuclear weapon or weapons system that is intended to deter an enemy from attacking by the threat of retaliation.
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The country's nuclear deterrent is a key part of its defense strategy.
該國的核威懾是其防禦戰略的關鍵組成部分。
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Maintaining a credible nuclear deterrent requires significant investment.
維持可信的核威懾需要大量投資。