weapon
/ˈwepən/noun
1- a thing designed or used for inflicting bodily harm or physical damage武器, 兵器：
nuclear weapons.
核武器。
1.1
- figurative a means of gaining an advantage or defending oneself in a conflict or contest〈喻〉武器（指在斗争或竞争中谋取利益或保卫自己的工具、手段）：
resignation threats had long been a weapon in his armoury.
辞职威胁长期以来一直是他手中的武器。
派生词
weaponed
adjectiveweaponless
adjective词源
Old English wǣp（e）n， of Germanic origin; related to Dutch wapen and German Waffe.