ground zero
Pronunciation
/ɡɹˈaʊnd zˈiəɹoʊ/
British pronunciation
/ɡɹˈaʊnd zˈiəɹəʊ/
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Definition und Bedeutung von „ground zero“ im Englischen

Ground zero
01

Ground Zero, Epizentrum

the exact location of a nuclear explosion
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Survivors recounted the devastation at ground zero of the atomic bomb blast in Hiroshima.
Überlebende schilderten die Verwüstung am Ground Zero der Atombombenexplosion in Hiroshima.
Rescue workers bravely entered ground zero to search for survivors amidst the rubble of the collapsed buildings.
Rettungskräfte betraten mutig Ground Zero, um in den Trümmern der eingestürzten Gebäude nach Überlebenden zu suchen.
02

Ground Zero, Epizentrum

the initial stage or place in which a significant event or activity happens or starts
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The discovery of the new virus strain marked ground zero for the global pandemic.
Die Entdeckung des neuen Virusstamms markierte Ground Zero für die globale Pandemie.
The company 's decision to relocate its headquarters marked ground zero for their expansion into international markets.
Die Entscheidung des Unternehmens, seinen Hauptsitz zu verlegen, markierte Ground Zero für seine Expansion in internationale Märkte.
03

the site of the former World Trade Center in New York City after its destruction on September 11, 2001

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Visitors left flowers at ground zero.
Ground zero has been redeveloped as a memorial site.
04

the intended impact point of a bomb, missile, or other projectile

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The map indicated ground zero for the planned detonation.
Ground zero marks the target for precision bombing exercises.
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