gunpowder
noun
UK/ˈɡʌnˌpaʊ.dəʳ/
US/ˈɡʌnˌpaʊ.dɚ/
Definitions of gunpowder noun
- Uncountable(不可数名词)
A powder consisting of an explosive combination of substances, used in the production of explosives and pyrotechnics.
火药
The ancient castle was once defended with gunpowder.
这座古堡曾经使用火药来防御。
He carefully loaded the gunpowder into the musket.
他小心地将火药装入火枪中。
A large amount of gunpowder was used in the fireworks display.
烟火表演中使用了大量的火药。