mortar
- IPA[ˈmɔːtə]
英式
- a short smooth-bore gun for firing shells (technically called bombs) at high angles；a device used for firing a lifeline or firework.
- attack or bombard with a mortar
noun: mortar, plural noun: mortars
- 釋義
名詞
- 1. a short smooth-bore gun for firing shells (technically called bombs) at high angles mortars and machine guns nine civilians died in a horrific mortar attack
- ▪ a device used for firing a lifeline or firework.
- 2. a cup-shaped receptacle in which ingredients are crushed or ground, used in cooking or pharmacy a pestle and mortar
動詞
- 1. attack or bombard with a mortar the Commando positions were being heavily mortared at first light the mortaring and sniping started
