torpedo
/tɔːˈpiːdəʊ/ (bre, ipa) · [tɔrpˈidˌo] /tɔːrˈpiːdəʊ/ (ame, ipa) · [tɔrpˈidˌo] /tȯr-ˈpē-(ˌ)dō How to pronounce torpedo (audio)/ (ame, mw) · /tɔːˈpiː.dəʊ/ (bre, ipa) · [tɔrpˈidˌo] /tɔːrˈpiː.doʊ/ (ame, ipa)
torpedo — 名詞
- torpedosingular
- torpedoesplural
1. a long, tube-shaped explosive weapon that moves through water by its own power,
魚雷
能在水中自行推進並摧毀船艦的武器
a long, tube-shaped explosive weapon that moves through water by its own power, built to hit and destroy ships or submarines.
The submarine fired two torpedoes at the enemy destroyer before diving deeper.
那艘潛艇朝敵軍驅逐艦發射了兩枚魚雷，然後潛到更深的地方。
fire + torpedo + at [target]
Warships carry torpedoes as part of their standard anti-submarine equipment.
軍艦會配備魚雷，作為標準的反潛裝備。
carry + torpedo + as equipment
A single torpedo can sink a large vessel if it hits below the waterline.
如果魚雷擊中船身吃水線以下的位置，一發就能擊沉大型船艦。
The navy tested a new torpedo that can travel faster and farther than older models.
海軍測試了一種新型魚雷，速度比舊型更快，射程也更遠。
Meera read about the development of guided torpedoes in her naval history class.
Meera 在海軍史課上讀到了導向魚雷的發展歷程。
- missile
broader category — missiles fly through air or space, torpedoes only through water
- depth charge
different underwater weapon — depth charges sink and explode at set depths; torpedoes are self-propelled and aim at a target
文法句型
torpedo + verb (fire/launch/strike)
常見錯誤
2. a small explosive firework that produces a loud popping noise when you throw it
摔炮
用力丟擲或撞擊硬物就會爆炸的小鞭炮
a small explosive firework that produces a loud popping noise when you throw it onto pavement or another solid object.
The children threw torpedoes against the pavement during the New Year celebration.
跨年慶祝時，孩子們把摔炮朝人行道上丟。
throw + torpedo + against [surface]
A loud bang rang out when the torpedo hit the school wall.
摔炮撞上學校圍牆時發出一聲巨響。
The corner store sells small torpedoes that explode on impact, popular among teenagers.
那間雜貨店有賣撞到地面就會爆炸的小摔炮，在青少年之間很受歡迎。
Karim warned the younger kids not to throw torpedoes near anyone's face or ears.
Karim 警告年紀較小的孩子不要在別人臉或耳朵附近丟摔炮。
- snap pop
a different small firework that pops on impact but is typically smaller and wrapped in paper
- firecracker
broader category — firecrackers are lit with a fuse, not thrown
文法句型
throw + torpedo + against/at [surface]
用法筆記
This sense is primarily used in North America. In other regions, similar items are called 'snap pops' or 'party poppers,' which work differently.
3. an oblong bread roll sliced lengthwise, then packed with cold cuts, cheese, vege
長條三明治
切開長條麵包夾入肉、起司等的大型三明治
an oblong bread roll sliced lengthwise, then packed with cold cuts, cheese, vegetables, and condiments to form a very filling sandwich.
Beatriz ordered a torpedo loaded with ham, cheese, lettuce, and tomato for lunch.
Beatriz 午餐點了一份夾了火腿、起司、生菜和番茄的長條三明治。
torpedo + loaded with [ingredients]
The deli's torpedo sandwich is so big that two people can share one.
那間熟食店的長條三明治非常大，兩個人可以合吃一份。
Zola picked up a torpedo from the corner shop on her way to the park.
Zola 去公園的路上在轉角商店買了一份長條三明治。
Nicholas asked the server to cut his torpedo in half and wrap each piece separately.
Nicholas 請店員把他的長條三明治對半切，兩半分別包起來。
- submarine sandwich / sub
the most widely recognized term across the US; 'torpedo' is regional
- hoagie
term used mainly in Pennsylvania and surrounding areas
- hero
term common in New York and the Northeast
- grinder
term used in New England
- bánh mì
Vietnamese-style sandwich on a baguette; different fillings but similar shape
文法句型
torpedo + filled with/loaded with [ingredients]
用法筆記
This sense is common in the northeastern United States. The same type of sandwich is called a 'sub,' 'hoagie,' 'grinder,' or 'hero' in different regions.
常見錯誤
torpedo — 動詞
- torpedo3rd person singular
- torpedoing-ing form
- torpedoedpast simple
1. to hit or destroy a ship or submarine by firing a torpedo at it from underwater.
以魚雷攻擊
發射魚雷擊中或摧毀船艦
to hit or destroy a ship or submarine by firing a torpedo at it from underwater.
The German U-boat torpedoed three supply ships during the night operation.
那艘德國潛艇在夜間行動中擊沉了三艘補給船。
torpedo + [ship] — active voice
The naval commander ordered the submarine to torpedo the approaching warship.
海軍指揮官命令潛艇對接近中的軍艦發射魚雷。
The old freighter was torpedoed near the coast and sank within twenty minutes.
那艘老舊貨輪在海岸附近遭魚雷擊中，二十分鐘內就沉沒了。
Enemy aircraft spotted the convoy and radioed coordinates so the submarines could torpedo the targets.
敵方飛機發現了船隊，通報座標讓潛艇可以發射魚雷攻擊目標。
文法句型
torpedo + [ship/submarine]
be + torpedoed
用法筆記
Frequently used in the passive voice (e.g., 'The tanker was torpedoed') to describe the result of an attack without naming the attacker.
2. to deliberately cause something such as a plan, deal, project, or relationship t
摧毀；破壞
故意使計畫、交易等完全失敗
to deliberately cause something such as a plan, deal, project, or relationship to fail completely.
The leaked report torpedoed the company's plans to merge with its main rival.
那份外洩的報告摧毀了公司與主要競爭對手合併的計畫。
torpedo + [plan] — figurative
The senator's controversial comments torpedoed his chances of being re-elected.
那位參議員引發爭議的發言毀掉了他連任的機會。
A series of budget cuts torpedoed the school's new music program before it even started.
一連串的預算刪減讓學校的新音樂課程在還沒開始之前就夭折了。
Bad weather torpedoed Noa and Linh's hopes of hiking to the summit before sunset.
惡劣天氣粉碎了 Noa 和 Linh 在日落前徒步攻頂的希望。
The scandal torpedoed years of careful negotiations between the two countries.
那樁醜聞破壞了兩國之間多年來審慎進行的談判。
文法句型
torpedo + [plan/project/deal/relationship]
用法筆記
This figurative sense is common in journalism and casual conversation. The subject is usually a negative event or piece of information, and the object is something abstract (a plan, deal, chance, relationship) rather than a physical object.