군함이나 잠수함에서 발사하여 수중에서 자력으로 나아가 목표물을 폭파하는 병기.
a cigar-shaped self-propelled underwater missile designed to be fired from a ship or submarine or dropped into the water from an aircraft and to explode on reaching a target.
예문:
"The submarine launched a torpedo at the enemy destroyer."
"The torpedo missed its target and hit a reef."
전기 충격을 주어 먹이를 잡거나 방어하는 가오리류의 물고기.
an electric ray or similar fish capable of producing an electric shock to stun prey or for defense.
예문:
"The torpedo ray uses electric shocks to stun its prey."
"Divers should avoid touching a torpedo in the shallow water."
돈을 받고 살인을 저지르는 직업적인 살인범이나 폭력배.
a gangster hired to commit a murder or other violent act.
예문:
"The mob boss sent a torpedo to take care of the informant."
"He worked as a torpedo for the local crime syndicate."
철도 신호용으로 쓰이는 뇌관이나 유정의 장애물을 제거하는 폭파 장치.
an explosive device used as a railway signal or to clear obstructions in oil wells.
예문:
"The train engineer heard the torpedo explode on the tracks, signaling a stop."
"Workers lowered a torpedo into the well to break the obstruction."
어뢰를 사용하여 배를 공격하거나 가라앉히다.
to attack or sink a ship with a torpedo or torpedoes.
예문:
"The battleship was torpedoed during the night raid."
"They managed to torpedo the cargo ship before it reached the port."
계획이나 협상 등을 의도적으로 망치거나 무산시키다.
to deliberately destroy or ruin a plan, project, or agreement.
예문:
"The sudden scandal torpedoed the senator's re-election campaign."
"A lack of funding could torpedo the entire research project."