fallout
US /ˈfɑːl.aʊt/
UK /ˈfɑːl.aʊt/
名词
1.
放射性尘埃, 核辐射尘
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
示例:
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The nuclear test resulted in widespread fallout.
核试验导致了广泛的放射性尘埃。
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Concerns about nuclear fallout increased after the accident.
事故发生后，对核辐射尘的担忧增加了。
2.
影响, 后果, 余波
the adverse side effects or results of a situation or action
示例:
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The political scandal had significant fallout for the government.
政治丑闻对政府产生了重大影响。
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The company is still dealing with the fallout from the recent merger.
公司仍在处理近期合并的影响。
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