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fallout

英  [ˈfɔːlaʊt]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词
  • 1[U 不可数名词] 核辐射

    Fallout is the radiation that affects a particular place or area after a nuclear explosion has taken place.

    双语例句

    例:

    They were exposed to radioactive fallout during nuclear weapons tests.

    他们在核武器试验过程中暴露于放射性核辐射中。

    2[U 不可数名词] 后果

    If you refer to the fallout from something that has happened, you mean the unpleasant consequences that follow it.

    双语例句

    例:

    Grundy lost his job in the fallout from the incident.

    格伦迪因该事故丢了工作。

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