atomic energy
noun /əˌtɒmɪk ˈenədʒi/
/əˌtɑːmɪk ˈenərdʒi/
(also atomic power
[uncountable] /əˌtɒmɪk ˈpaʊə(r)/
/əˌtɑːmɪk ˈpaʊər/
, nuclear energy, nuclear power)- a powerful form of energy produced by changing matter into energy by splitting the nuclei (= central parts) of atoms. It is used to produce electricity.
原子能：通过分裂原子的核将物质转变为能量而产生的一种强大的能量形式。它用于发电。