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howitzer

/ˈhaʊ.ɪts.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈhaʊ.ɪts.əɹ/

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noun

榴弹炮，曲射炮

A cannon that combines certain characteristics of guns and mortars. The howitzer delivers projectiles with medium velocities, by either low or high trajectories.

Examples :

"During the military exercise, the soldiers practiced aiming the howitzer at a distant target on the hill. "

在军事演习中，士兵们练习用榴弹炮瞄准山上的远处目标。

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noun

榴弹炮

Normally a cannon with a tube length of 20 to 30 calibers; however, the tube length can exceed 30 calibers and still be considered a howitzer when the high angle fire zoning solution permits range overlap between charges

Examples :

"During the historical reenactment, the actors fired the howitzer into the air, creating a loud boom that echoed across the field. "

在历史重演中，演员们朝着空中发射了榴弹炮，发出巨大的轰鸣声，响彻整个田野。

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noun

榴弹炮，榴炮。

A powerfully hit shot.

Examples :

"The baseball player's hit was a howitzer, sending the ball far over the fence. "

那位棒球手的击球势大力沉，简直像发了一枚榴弹炮，把球远远地轰出了围栏。

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