射程 (shè chéng) — range (of a weapon or projectile)
Definition
Literally 'shoot distance' — the range a weapon or projectile can reach. In 3, the figurative sense (sphere of influence, like 'within/beyond my range') is a high-level extension of the core military meaning.
noun
range (of a weapon or projectile)
Examples
- 射程。Zhè zhǒng dǎo dàn de shè chéng hěn yuǎn.This type of missile has a long range.
- 射程。Dí rén de huǒ lì bú zài wǒ men de shè chéng zhī nèi.The enemy's fire is not within our range.
- 射程。Tā de yǐng xiǎng lì yǐ jīng chāo chū le wǒ de shè chéng.His influence has already exceeded my range.
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