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Ground zero
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ponto zero, epicentro
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.
Sobreviventes relataram a devastação no marco zero da explosão da bomba atômica em Hiroshima.
Rescue workers bravely entered ground zero to search for survivors amidst the rubble of the collapsed buildings.
Os trabalhadores de resgate corajosamente entraram no marco zero para procurar sobreviventes entre os escombros dos edifícios desmoronados.
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ponto zero, epicentro
the initial stage or place in which a significant event or activity happens or starts
Exemplos
The discovery of the new virus strain marked ground zero for the global pandemic.
A descoberta da nova cepa do vírus marcou o marco zero para a pandemia global.
The company 's decision to relocate its headquarters marked ground zero for their expansion into international markets.
A decisão da empresa de realocar sua sede marcou o ponto zero para sua expansão nos mercados internacionais.
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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.
