time bombs
美 [taɪm bɑːmz]英 [taɪm bɒmz]
- n.定时炸弹;隐患;潜在危险
- time bomb的复数
time bombstime bombs
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N-COUNT 定时炸弹
A time bomb is a bomb with a mechanism that causes it to explode at a particular time. -
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N-COUNT 潜在的严重问题
If you describe something as a time bomb, you mean that it is likely to have a serious effect on a person or situation at a later date, especially if you think it will cause a lot of damage.This proposal is a political time bomb that could cost the government the next election...
这个议案是政坛的一颗定时炸弹，足以使现任政府输掉下次竞选。