nuke
Aussprache: [nuːk]
Wort
Kontext: „military“
(noun) a short way to say 'nuclear weapon', which is a powerful bomb that can cause a lot of destruction. It's a device that releases energy through nuclear reactions, and it's used in war to defeat enemies.
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The country has several nukes for its defense.
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The world hopes no country will ever use its nukes.
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How many nukes does the country possess?
Kontext: „military“
(verb) to destroy something completely with a nuclear bomb. This means using a powerful weapon to make sure there is nothing left of the target.
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The movie shows how a city could be nuked during a war.
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They decided not to nuke the area because it was too dangerous.
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What would happen if they decided to nuke that location?
Kontext: „informal“
(verb) to completely destroy or ruin something in a very effective way. It's often used for things like projects or tasks that are finished in a very thorough manner.
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She really nuked her exam, scoring the highest in the class.
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He didn't nuke his presentation; it was just okay.
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Did you nuke the assignment like you planned to?
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