"howitzer" in Chinese (Simplified)
榴弹炮
Definition
榴弹炮是一种大型军事火炮,可以将炮弹以高弧线发射到远距离的目标,常用于间接射击。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“榴弹炮”是军事术语,在日常交流很少用。常见于军事、历史等话题。不要与“加农炮”(炮管更长)或“迫击炮”(适合大角度射击)混淆。
Examples
The soldiers loaded the howitzer with a heavy shell.
士兵们将重型炮弹装进了**榴弹炮**。
A howitzer can hit targets that are not in direct sight.
**榴弹炮**可以打击不在直视范围内的目标。
The army used a howitzer in the battle.
军队在战斗中使用了**榴弹炮**。
The old howitzer on display at the museum is from World War II.
博物馆展出的那门老**榴弹炮**来自二战时期。
They moved the big howitzer into position before sunrise.
他们在太阳升起前就把大型**榴弹炮**移到位置了。
If you hear a loud boom at night, it might be the sound of a howitzer firing.
如果你晚上听到巨响,可能是**榴弹炮**发射的声音。