| 单词 | antitank |
| 释义 | antitank (once / 27551 pages) adj Anything described as antitank is used to defend against tanks, which are massive, armored vehicles. Antitank armor will withstand a shell from a tank. Tanks are huge, armored military vehicles. Any word with the prefix anti goes against something else. Therefore, antitank measures and equipment are designed to defend against attack by tanks. An antitank gun fires at a tank, hoping to hold it off. An antitank barrier is designed to hold back a tank and must be extremely strong. This word is a lot like antiaircraft and antisubmarine, which describe defenses against aircraft and submarines. WORD FAMILYtank: antitank, tankage, tanked, tanker, tankful, tanking, tanks+/supertanker: supertankers/tanker: supertanker, tankers/tankful: tankfuls USAGE EXAMPLESIn exchange, the U.S. offered Iran antitank missiles to aid in its war against Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein. Wall Street Journal(Dec 28, 2016) Both the CIA and the Pentagon have offered training, logistical support and antitank missiles; the latter have been crucial to previous opposition victories. Los Angeles Times(Nov 19, 2016) The C.I.A. covert program is by far the largest conduit of support, providing antitank missiles to rebels fighting the government. New York Times(Nov 11, 2016) adj designed for defense against armored vehicles Syn defensive intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack |
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