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单词 delayed-action
释义

delayed-action

[ dih-leyd-ak-shuhn ]
/ dɪˈleɪdˈæk ʃən /

adjective

(of an explosive projectile) exploding some time after hitting the target.
Also de·lay-ac·tion [dih-ley-ak-shuhn]. /dɪˈleɪˈæk ʃən/.

Origin of delayed-action

First recorded in 1890–95
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British Dictionary definitions for delayed-action

delayed action

delay action


noun

  1. a device for operating a mechanism, such as a camera shutter, a short time after setting
  2. (as modifier)a delayed-action fuse
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