B2 adjective محايد

ammunition

/ˌæm.jəˈnɪʃ.ən/

Ammunition refers to projectiles (like bullets or shells) fired from weapons. Figuratively, it describes information, facts, or evidence that can be used to support an argument or to criticize an opponent.

أمثلة

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1

The hunters made sure to pack enough ammunition before heading into the woods.

The hunters made sure to pack enough ammunition before heading into the woods.

2

The treaty strictly limits the production and distribution of heavy artillery ammunition.

The treaty strictly limits the production and distribution of heavy artillery ammunition.

3

Don't tell him your secrets; he'll just use them as ammunition against you later.

Don't tell him your secrets; he'll just use them as ammunition against you later.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
ammunition
مرتبط
munitions
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the 'ammo' in 'ammunition' as 'arguments'. When you have ammo, you have the power to win the fight—whether it's with words or weapons.

اختبار سريع

The senator's recent scandal provided his opponents with plenty of __________ for the upcoming debate.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: ammunition

أمثلة

1

The hunters made sure to pack enough ammunition before heading into the woods.

everyday

The hunters made sure to pack enough ammunition before heading into the woods.

2

The treaty strictly limits the production and distribution of heavy artillery ammunition.

formal

The treaty strictly limits the production and distribution of heavy artillery ammunition.

3

Don't tell him your secrets; he'll just use them as ammunition against you later.

informal

Don't tell him your secrets; he'll just use them as ammunition against you later.

4

The discovery of the ancient manuscript provided scholars with new ammunition for their debate.

academic

The discovery of the ancient manuscript provided scholars with new ammunition for their debate.

5

The marketing team needed more ammunition to prove that the competitor's claims were false.

business

The marketing team needed more ammunition to prove that the competitor's claims were false.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
ammunition
مرتبط
munitions

تلازمات شائعة

live ammunition real bullets used for training or combat
political ammunition information used to damage a political rival
supply of ammunition the amount of bullets or evidence available
provide ammunition to give someone facts to use in an argument
run out of ammunition to have no more bullets or arguments left

العبارات الشائعة

give someone ammunition

to provide someone with a way to criticize or attack another person

verbal ammunition

words used effectively in a debate or argument

ammunition box

a container designed for safe transport and storage of bullets

يُخلط عادةً مع

ammunition vs munitions

Munitions is a broader term including all military weapons and equipment, while ammunition specifically refers to the projectiles fired.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

Ammunition is an uncountable noun and does not have a plural form. In metaphorical contexts, it is almost always used to mean 'leverage' or 'proof' in an argument.

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أخطاء شائعة

Do not say 'ammunitions'; even if you are talking about different types of bullets, use 'types of ammunition' or just 'ammunition'.

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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the 'ammo' in 'ammunition' as 'arguments'. When you have ammo, you have the power to win the fight—whether it's with words or weapons.

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أصل الكلمة

From the French 'la munition', which was misheard as 'l'ammunition', ultimately from Latin 'munitio' (fortification).

أنماط نحوية

uncountable noun often preceded by adjectives like 'political' or 'live' takes a singular verb
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السياق الثقافي

In American political discourse, the term is frequently used to describe scandals or data used by one party to discredit the other.

اختبار سريع

The senator's recent scandal provided his opponents with plenty of __________ for the upcoming debate.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: ammunition

كلمات ذات صلة

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

people

A1

People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.

put

A1

To move something into a particular place or position. It is a fundamental verb used to describe the act of placing an object or setting a situation in a specific location.

mean

A1

To have a specific sense or significance, especially when explaining a word or sign. It can also describe a person's intention or the importance of something to someone.

keep

A1

To continue to have or hold something in your possession or at your disposal. It also means to remain in a specific state, condition, or position without changing.

begin

A1

To start doing something or for an event to happen for the first time. It is often used to describe the first point of a process or activity.

seem

A1

To give the impression of being something or having a particular quality based on what you see or hear. It is used to describe an appearance or feeling that may or may not be the actual truth.

help

A1

To make it easier for someone to do something by offering your services, resources, or support. It can involve physical effort, providing information, or giving money to assist a person or a cause.

talk

A1

To speak in order to give information or express ideas, feelings, or thoughts. It typically involves a conversation between two or more people or a person addressing an audience.

start

A1

To begin doing something or to cause something to happen for the first time. It is frequently used when talking about movements, journeys, or making a machine or engine begin to work.

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