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nuclear deterrent

noun
🔊/ˌnjuːkliə dɪˈterənt/
🔊/ˌnuːkliər dɪˈtɜːrənt/
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  1. a nuclear weapon or weapons system that is intended to stop an enemy from attacking
    • the country's nuclear deterrents这个国家核武器的威慑力
    • They stressed the need for an independent nuclear deterrent.他们强调拥有独立核威慑能力的必要性。