bom a

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Atomic bomb; nuclear weapon: A powerful explosive device that derives its destructive force from nuclear reactions (fission or fusion). This is the primary and most common meaning.
   • (Figuratively) Something of immense, sudden, or devastating impact: Used metaphorically to describe news, information, or an event that causes great shock or surprise.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Sức tàn phá của bom A là khủng khiếp. (The destructive power of the atomic bomb is terrible.)
  • Tin đó như một quả bom A đối với công chúng. (That news was like an atomic bomb to the public.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in historical or political contexts discussing warfare, arms races, or geopolitical tensions.
• In colloquial media language, "bom A" is used in headlines or expressions to denote shocking revelations or scandals.

Variants and Related Words

• Bom nguyên tử (n): Atomic bomb. This is the full, formal term for "bom A," with "A" being an abbreviation for "nguyên tử."
• Bom H (n): Hydrogen bomb; thermonuclear bomb.
• Vũ khí hạt nhân (n): Nuclear weapon.

Synonyms

• Atomic bomb
• Nuclear bomb
• Nuke (slang)

Related Idioms

• Ném bom A thông tin: To drop an information bombshell; to release shocking information.
  • Bài báo đó thực sự ném bom A thông tin. (That article really dropped an information bombshell.)