Gun
01
枪, 手枪
a type of weapon that can fire bullets, etc.
例子
The sound of a gun firing echoed across the shooting range.
枪的射击声在射击场上回荡。
The police officer drew her gun and aimed it at the suspect.
警察拔出她的枪，瞄准了嫌疑人。
02
a pedal that regulates the speed of an engine, especially on vehicles or boats
例子
He pressed the gun to accelerate the boat.
The gun responded instantly to pressure changes from the driver's foot.
03
a large weapon or piece of artillery, often transportable and used in military operations
例子
The soldiers positioned the gun on the hillside for strategic advantage.
The museum displayed a 19th-century field gun.
04
the firing of a weapon as a signal or salute in military or ceremonial contexts
例子
The cannon 's gun echoed across the battlefield as a salute.
Soldiers gave a gun for the queen's arrival.
05
a hand-operated device shaped like a pistol that injects grease or lubricant into machinery
例子
The mechanic used a grease gun to lubricate the bearings.
A small gun delivered oil to hard-to-reach engine parts.
06
a professional assassin who works with a firearm
例子
The mob hired a gun to eliminate their rival.
He earned a reputation as a cold, efficient gun for hire.
07
a person who shoots a firearm, especially in reference to their skill
例子
He 's one of the best guns in competitive shooting.
The rookie proved himself a steady gun under pressure.
08
肌肉发达的手臂, 令人印象深刻的肱二头肌
(plural only) strong, muscular upper arms, especially biceps and triceps
Slang例子
He 's been lifting weights for years; his guns are massive!
他多年来一直在举重；他的手臂非常粗壮！
He 's showing off his guns after a killer arm day.
他在一次杀手级手臂训练日后炫耀他的肌肉发达的手臂。
to gun
01
to fire a firearm
例子
The police gunned at the target during training.
He gunned the rifle at the distant mark.
02
加速, 踩油门
to run an engine of a vehicle very quickly
例子
He gunned the engine of his motorcycle, reveling in the roar and the rush of acceleration.
他猛踩摩托车的油门，陶醉于轰鸣声和加速的快感中。
As soon as the traffic light turned green, she gunned the car, eager to get ahead of the pack.
交通灯一变绿，她就猛踩油门，急于领先于其他人。
