/ˈmɪsaɪl; US ˈmɪsl ||; ˈmɪsḷ/noun[C] 1 a powerful exploding weapon that can be sent long distances through the air 导弹;飞弹: nuclear missiles 核导弹
2 an object or weapon that is fired from a gun or thrown in order to hurt sb or damage sth (用枪发射或用手投掷的)投射物,投掷物: The rioters threw missiles such as bottles and stones. 暴乱者投掷瓶子、石块等物件。