disarmament

/dɪsˈɑːməmənt/ (bre, ipa) · /dɪsˈɑːrməmənt/ (ame, ipa) · /"+/ (ame, mw)

1.名詞C1

釋義

the process of making a country, army, or armed group give up some or all of its weapons, often as part of a peace agreement

例句

The two presidents signed a disarmament agreement after months of private talks.

disarmament agreement

Tunde spoke on television about why nuclear disarmament still matters today.

nuclear disarmament

同義詞

arms reduction
focuses on cutting the number of weapons, often by stages, rather than giving them up completely
arms control
broader term for limiting or regulating weapons, even when countries still keep them
demilitarization
goes beyond weapons and can include reducing troops, bases, or military activity

反義詞

rearmament
the process of building up weapons again after a reduction
militarization
a move toward greater military force or influence rather than less

disarmament of + country / army / armed group

disarmament talks / treaty / agreement

Usually used for countries, armies, or armed groups in political or military contexts, not for one person handing over a weapon.

❌The guard checked everyone's disarmament at the stadium gate.

✅The guard checked that everyone had handed over their weapons at the stadium gate.

💡disarmament describes a larger process or policy, not one quick weapon check.

disarmament — noun