arms
/ɑːmz/ · /ɑːrmz/
CEFR level B2Topic GovernmentWord #3403 in the learning path
武器；军备
Definitions
n. Weapons and military equipment.
武器；军备
n. The body parts extending from the shoulders to the hands.
手臂（复数）
Example
The museum displays old arms behind thick glass.
博物馆把古老的武器陈列在厚玻璃后面。
International agreements can restrict the trade in arms and encourage governments to resolve disputes peacefully.
国际协议可以限制武器贸易，并鼓励各国政府和平解决争端。
Collocations
- arms trade
- arms race
- arms control
- lay down arms
Word family
- arm (v.)
- armed (adj.)
- disarm (v.)
- disarmament (n.)
Synonyms
- weapons
- armaments
Usage tip
表示武器时用复数arms；an arm通常指一条手臂。
FAQ
- What does arms mean?
- Weapons and military equipment. The body parts extending from the shoulders to the hands.
- How is arms pronounced?
- UK /ɑːmz/, US /ɑːrmz/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
