ground zero
US /ˌɡraʊnd ˈzɪr.oʊ/
UK /ˌɡraʊnd ˈzɪr.oʊ/
名词
1.
归零地, 爆炸中心
the point on the earth's surface directly above or below a nuclear explosion or other large bomb
示例:
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The city center was declared ground zero after the bombing.
爆炸后，市中心被宣布为归零地。
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Scientists studied the effects of the blast at ground zero.
科学家们研究了归零地爆炸的影响。
2.
世贸中心遗址, 归零地
the site of the World Trade Center in New York City, destroyed in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001
示例:
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A memorial now stands at Ground Zero in New York City.
纽约市的世贸中心遗址现在矗立着一座纪念碑。
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Many people visit Ground Zero to pay their respects.
许多人参观世贸中心遗址以示敬意。
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起点, 基础阶段
the very beginning or most basic level of something
示例:
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We have to go back to ground zero and rethink our entire strategy.
我们必须回到起点，重新思考我们的整个战略。
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His understanding of the subject is still at ground zero.
他对这个主题的理解仍处于基础阶段。
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