释义 |
fallout I. \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun (-s) Etymology: fall out 1. : the descent through the atmosphere of often radioactive particles stirred up by or resulting from a nuclear explosion 2. : the particles that descend through the atmosphere following a nuclear explosion II. noun 1. : an incidental result or set of consequences < psychological fallout from this very severe operation — Jim Lehrer > 2. : particulate matter dispersed through the air and landing in a wide distribution |