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."
双语例句
1. China regrets the abrogation of the Anti - Ballistic Missile Treaty.
中国对《 反 弹道导弹条约》失效感到遗憾.
来自《简明英汉词典》
2. Ballistic tests have matched the weapons with bullets taken from the bodies of victims.
弹道测试表明，武器和受害者体内取出的子弹相吻合。
来自柯林斯例句
3. August registrations have gone ballistic, accounting now for a quarter of the annual total.
8月份的注册人数突然暴涨，现在已经达到了年注册量的四分之一。
来自柯林斯例句
4. The singer went ballistic after one member of his band failed to show for a sound check.
因为乐队的一个成员没来试音，这位歌手大发雷霆。
来自柯林斯例句
5. The factory produces propellant for ballistic missiles.
