Ground zero
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爆心投影点, 震中
the exact location of a nuclear explosion
例子
Survivors recounted the devastation at ground zero of the atomic bomb blast in Hiroshima.
幸存者讲述了广岛原子弹爆炸零点处的 devastation。
Rescue workers bravely entered ground zero to search for survivors amidst the rubble of the collapsed buildings.
救援人员勇敢地进入爆心投影点，在倒塌建筑物的废墟中寻找幸存者。
02
零点, 震中
the initial stage or place in which a significant event or activity happens or starts
例子
The discovery of the new virus strain marked ground zero for the global pandemic.
新病毒株的发现标志着全球大流行的起点。
The company 's decision to relocate its headquarters marked ground zero for their expansion into international markets.
公司决定搬迁总部标志着其进军国际市场的起点。
03
the site of the former World Trade Center in New York City after its destruction on September 11, 2001
例子
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
例子
The map indicated ground zero for the planned detonation.
Ground zero marks the target for precision bombing exercises.
