Ground zero
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グラウンド・ゼロ, 爆心地
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.
生存者は、広島での原子爆弾爆発の爆心地での惨状を語った。
Rescue workers bravely entered ground zero to search for survivors amidst the rubble of the collapsed buildings.
救助隊員たちは勇敢に爆心地に入り、崩壊した建物の瓦礫の中から生存者を探しました。
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グラウンドゼロ, 震源地
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.
新しいウイルス株の発見は、世界的なパンデミックのグラウンドゼロを示した。
The company 's decision to relocate its headquarters marked ground zero for their expansion into international markets.
会社の本社移転の決定は、国際市場への進出の出発点となった。
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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.
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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.
