improvised explosive device

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. An unconventional or amateur explosive weapon made from nonmilitary components, especially one used by guerrillas, commandos or terrorists.

词形变化

improvised explosive devices plural IED alternative

词源

As a descriptive term, appearing in the early 20th century. In the narrower sense describing weapons of irregulars and terrorists, popularized in the British Army during the Troubles and in the US during the Iraq War.
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