魚雷 (C1)

English: Torpedo

カタカナ: ギョライ

IPA: /tɔːrˈpiːdəʊ/

Definition

A self-propelled underwater missile launched from a submarine or ship.

意味: 潜水艦や艦船から発射される、自走式の水中ミサイル。

Examples / 例文

• The submarine fired a torpedo at the passing vessel. — 潜水艦が通過する船舶に向けて魚雷を発射した。

• A single torpedo struck the hull, causing significant damage. — 一発の魚雷が船体に命中し、甚大な被害を与えた。

魚雷 in English

English translations of 魚雷 (torpedo):

• torpedo
• underwater missile
• submarine weapon

How to Use Torpedo

torpedo a deal (collocation)

To cause a deal or agreement to fail. — "The unexpected price increase threatened to torpedo the deal."

torpedo a career (collocation)

To ruin someone's career. — "The leaked information could torpedo his chances of promotion."

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