1775, "pertaining to thrown objects," ultimately from Greek ballein "to throw" (see ballistics). Of rockets or missiles (ones that are guided while under propulsion, but fall freely), from 1949. Ballistic missile first attested 1954; they attain extreme heights, hence figurative expression go ballistic (1981) "become irrationally angry."
雙語例句
1. China regrets the abrogation of the Anti - Ballistic Missile Treaty.
中國對《 反 彈道導彈條約》失效感到遺憾.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
2. Ballistic tests have matched the weapons with bullets taken from the bodies of victims.
彈道測試表明，武器和受害者體內取出的子彈相吻合。
來自柯林斯例句
3. August registrations have gone ballistic, accounting now for a quarter of the annual total.
8月份的注冊人數突然暴漲，現在已經達到了年注冊量的四分之一。
來自柯林斯例句
4. The singer went ballistic after one member of his band failed to show for a sound check.
因為樂隊的一個成員沒來試音，這位歌手大發雷霆。
來自柯林斯例句
5. The factory produces propellant for ballistic missiles.