nuclear power
noun [ U ] uk/ˌnjuː.kli.ə ˈpaʊər/ us/ˌnuː.kli.ɚ ˈpaʊ.ɚ/
(energy)
[ U ] (also nuclear energy)核动力;核电
the power produced when the nucleus (= central part) of an atom is divided or joined to another nucleus
The expansion of nuclear power is a politically charged issue. 扩张核电是一个政治敏感的问题。
The substance is a byproduct of the processing of uranium for nuclear power. 该物质是为核电加工铀过程中的副产品。
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- Nuclear power generates 20 percent of U. S. electricity.
- The connection between nuclear power and reduced carbon emissions is likely to become an important part of the debate.
- Tritium is a radioactive material produced by nuclear power plants and weapons complexes.
(country)
[ C ]核大国（拥有核武器的国家）
a country that has nuclear weapons
For 18 months, the two nuclear powers stood poised for war. 在一年半的时间里，这两个核大国随时准备开战。
The country has aspirations to become a nuclear power. 该国渴望成为核大国。
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- The world's other major nuclear powers signed the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty.
- There are several good arguments why Britain no longer needs to remain a nuclear power.