ground zero
Pronunciation
/ɡɹˈaʊnd zˈiəɹoʊ/
British pronunciation
/ɡɹˈaʊnd zˈiəɹəʊ/
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Définition et signification de « ground zero » en anglais

Ground zero
01

point zéro, épicentre

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.
Les survivants ont raconté la dévastation à l'épicentre de l'explosion de la bombe atomique à Hiroshima.
Rescue workers bravely entered ground zero to search for survivors amidst the rubble of the collapsed buildings.
Les sauveteurs sont courageusement entrés dans l'épicentre pour rechercher des survivants parmi les décombres des bâtiments effondrés.
02

point zéro, épicentre

the initial stage or place in which a significant event or activity happens or starts
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Exemples
The discovery of the new virus strain marked ground zero for the global pandemic.
La découverte de la nouvelle souche virale a marqué le point zéro pour la pandémie mondiale.
The company 's decision to relocate its headquarters marked ground zero for their expansion into international markets.
La décision de l'entreprise de déplacer son siège social a marqué le point zéro de son expansion sur les marchés internationaux.
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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Exemples
The map indicated ground zero for the planned detonation.
Ground zero marks the target for precision bombing exercises.
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