nonproliferation
gb/nɑnpɹəlˌɪfɚˈeɪʃən/ us/nɑnpɹəlˌɪfɚˈeɪʃən/
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formal
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Preventing dangerous weapon spread
efforts to stop more countries or groups from getting nuclear or other extremely dangerous weapons
Vzorec užití:
nonproliferation of [weapons/materials/technology]; nuclear nonproliferation
Častá chyba:
Usually uncountable. It is mostly used for weapons and security policy, not for ordinary growth or spreading in everyday contexts. The spelling non-proliferation is also common.
Synonyma
arms control (broader; includes limiting or reducing weapons, not only stopping their spread)
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proliferation prevention (plain descriptive phrase with the same core idea)
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counterproliferation (often refers to more active measures to stop or respond to proliferation)
Antonyma
proliferation (the spread or increase of something, especially weapons)
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nuclear proliferation (the spread of nuclear weapons to more states or groups)
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arms buildup (an increase in weapons, especially by a state that already has them)
Kolokace
nuclear nonproliferation
|nonproliferation treaty
|nonproliferation agreement
|nonproliferation regime
|nonproliferation policy
|nonproliferation efforts
|nonproliferation goals
|nonproliferation measures
|nonproliferation commitments
|nonproliferation experts
Témata
arms_control
|international_relations
|politics
|security
|military
|nuclear_weapons
Příklady
- The agreement was praised as a major step for nuclear nonproliferation.
- Export controls are one tool of nonproliferation because they restrict the transfer of sensitive technology.
- The agency's inspectors help support nonproliferation by tracking how nuclear material is used.
Učební příklady
- Nonproliferation aims to stop more countries from getting nuclear weapons.
- The treaty is part of global nonproliferation efforts.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
nonproliferation
IPA
GB/nɑnpɹəlˌɪfɚˈeɪʃən/
US/nɑnpɹəlˌɪfɚˈeɪʃən/
Slabiky a přízvuk
non - pro - lif - er - a - tion (6 slabik)
Stress on 4th syllable (er)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: nonproliferation
- Plural: nonproliferation
Výrazy
horizontal nonproliferation
1/hˌɔɹɪzˈɔntəl nɑnpɹəlˌɪfɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
Stopping new nuclear-armed states
stopping countries that do not have nuclear weapons from getting them
Příklady
- The treaty's main focus is horizontal nonproliferation: keeping nuclear weapons from spreading to additional states.
- Export controls are often described as tools of horizontal nonproliferation.
- The report says regional security guarantees can support horizontal nonproliferation.
nonproliferation and disarmament
1/nɑnpɹəlˌɪfɚˈeɪʃən ˈænd dɪsˈɑɹməmənt/
fixed phrase
formal
Stopping spread and reducing arms
the goal of stopping weapons from spreading and reducing weapons that already exist
Příklady
- The minister called for renewed progress on nonproliferation and disarmament.
- Many states argue that nonproliferation and disarmament should advance together.
- The conference ended with a statement on nonproliferation and disarmament commitments.
nonproliferation regime
1/nɑnpɹəlˌɪfɚˈeɪʃən ɹɪʒˈim/
fixed phrase
formal
International arms-control system
the international system of rules and organizations that tries to stop the spread of nuclear weapons
Příklady
- Analysts warned that secret enrichment would weaken the global nonproliferation regime.
- The nonproliferation regime relies on inspections, export controls, and diplomatic pressure.
- Several countries called for reforms to strengthen the international nonproliferation regime.
nonproliferation safeguards
1/nɑnpɹəlˌɪfɚˈeɪʃən sˈeɪfɡˌɑɹdz/
fixed phrase
technical
Verification measures for nuclear material
checks and inspections that help make sure nuclear material is not used for weapons
Příklady
- The reactor will operate under international nonproliferation safeguards.
- Nonproliferation safeguards help verify that civilian nuclear fuel is not diverted to weapons.
- Inspectors said the new monitoring equipment would strengthen nonproliferation safeguards at the site.
nuclear non-proliferation treaty
1/nˈukliɚ nˈɑn pɹˌoʊlɪfɚˈeɪʃən tɹˈiti/
fixed phrase
legal
Major nuclear arms treaty
a major international agreement designed to stop the spread of nuclear weapons
Příklady
- Most countries are parties to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
- The review conference focused on whether the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty was still meeting its goals.
- Officials said the test violated the spirit of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
vertical nonproliferation
1/vˈɚtɪkəl nɑnpɹəlˌɪfɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
Limiting existing nuclear arsenals
limiting nuclear weapons in countries that already have them
Příklady
- Some critics say the system has done more for horizontal nonproliferation than for vertical nonproliferation.
- Arms-reduction agreements can support vertical nonproliferation by limiting existing arsenals.
- The debate linked vertical nonproliferation to broader disarmament obligations.