direct hit

IPA/daɪˌrekt ˈhɪt/
IPA/dɪˌrekt ˈhɪt/

direct hit — noun

1. a strike in which a missile, bomb, shell, or bullet lands precisely on its inten

1.名詞B1
釋義

a strike in which a missile, bomb, shell, or bullet lands precisely on its intended target, causing damage or destruction

例句

A direct hit from a mortar shell destroyed the village school at dawn.

collocation: a direct hit from [a weapon]

The tank crew celebrated when they scored a direct hit on the target.

同義詞
  • bullseye

    specifically refers to hitting the exact centre of a target; common in archery, darts, and shooting

  • strike

    broader term for a successful attack on a target; can also describe air raids

  • hit

    a more general term for a projectile reaching its target; less dramatic than 'direct hit'

反義詞
  • near miss

    when a projectile almost hits the target but falls just short or to the side

  • miss

    when a projectile completely fails to reach the target

用法筆記

Frequently used in military and news reporting contexts. The object hit is usually a specific building, vehicle, or facility rather than a person.

常見錯誤

❌The building took a direct hit from the heavy rain last night.
✅The building took a direct hit from a mortar shell.
💡'direct hit' is used for projectiles such as bombs or bullets, not for weather.
❌She received a direct hit on her job application.
✅She scored a direct hit on the target during training.
💡'direct hit' has a literal, physical meaning and should not be used metaphorically for non-physical situations.