bom bay
Definition
- Noun:
- Flying bomb: A self-propelled, unmanned aerial weapon that carries an explosive warhead and follows a predetermined course to its target. Historically, this term often refers to early cruise missiles or pulsejet-powered weapons.
- Robot bomb: An early term for a guided missile or an autonomously guided explosive device, emphasizing its automatic, uncrewed nature.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trong Thế chiến II, Đức quốc xã đã sử dụng bom bay V-1 để tấn công London. (During World War II, Nazi Germany used the V-1 flying bomb to attack London.)
- Các binh sĩ đã phát hiện một quả bom bay rơi xuống cánh đồng. (The soldiers discovered a robot bomb that had fallen in the field.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "bom bay" is primarily historical and military. It is most commonly associated with specific weapons like the German V-1, an early cruise missile used in WWII.
Variants and Related Words
- Tên lửa (n): Missile; rocket. A broader term for a self-propelled projectile weapon.
- Tên lửa hiện đại có hệ thống dẫn đường chính xác. (Modern missiles have precise guidance systems.)
- Máy bay không người lái (n): Drone; unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). Refers to reusable pilotless aircraft, which may or may not be armed.
- Máy bay không người lái được dùng để do thám. (Drones are used for reconnaissance.)
Synonyms
- Flying bomb: The most direct synonym, emphasizing its flight capability.
- Robot bomb: Synonym highlighting its automated, mechanical guidance.
- Cruise missile (modern equivalent): A more contemporary term for a similar type of guided, jet or propeller-driven missile.
Related Idioms
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Flying bomb, robot bomb
