| 单词 | nerve agent |
| 释义 | > as lemmasnerve agent nerve agent n. a substance that alters the functioning of the nervous system, typically inhibiting neurotransmission; esp. one used as a weapon, a nerve gas. ΚΠ 1960 ABC Warfare Defense (U.S. Bureau Naval Personnel) iii. 38/2 The nerve agents represent the most recent development in offensive chemical warfare. 1980 Sci. Amer. Apr. 35/3 Modern lethal chemical weapons are based on organophosphorus compounds known as nerve gases or nerve agents. 1993 Pop. Sci. June 29/1 The skin and feathers of the hooded pitohui and two related species contain a nasty nerve agent called homobatrachotoxin. 1995 Guardian 21 Mar. 3/2 Sarin, like the other nerve agents tabun, soman and VX, kills by blocking the action of an enzyme which removes acetylcholine, the chemical that transmits signals down the nervous system. < as lemmas |
| 随便看 |
英语词典包含1132095条英英释义在线翻译词条，基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法，是英语学习的有利工具。