gun
gb/ɡˈʌn/ us/ɡˈʌn/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 1800
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό
A2
entity
1
A portable firearm
A small weapon you hold in your hand that shoots bullets.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to fire [a gun]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'gun' with 'rifle' or 'pistol'. 'Gun' is the general term; 'rifle' and 'pistol' are specific types.
Συνώνυμα
firearm (A more formal and general term that includes all kinds of guns, both handheld and mounted.)
Αντώνυμα
unarmed (Describes a person without a weapon, the opposite of having a gun.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
fire a gun
|carry a gun
|load a gun
|point a gun
|gun violence
Θέματα
weapons
|law enforcement
|crime
|law
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The police officer drew his gun.
- She learned how to clean and maintain her gun.
- Gun violence is a serious problem in many cities.
- He pointed the gun at the target.
- The suspect was found with an illegal gun.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The man has a gun.
- He uses a gun to hunt.
- I see a police officer with a gun.
- The soldier carries a gun.
- She cleans her gun every week.
Ουσιαστικό
B1
entity
2
Device for spraying or shooting material
A tool that pushes out paint, nails, or another material with force.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[something] gun
Συνώνυμα
sprayer (Refers specifically to devices that spray liquids, not all materials.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
nail gun
|glue gun
|spray gun
Θέματα
tools
|technology
|work
Παραδείγματα
- The painter used a spray gun to cover the wall quickly.
- He fixed the chair with a nail gun.
- A glue gun can make crafting easier.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I have a spray gun for painting.
- She uses a glue gun for art.
- He works with a nail gun every day.
Ρήμα
informal
B2
action
3
Accelerate suddenly or strongly
To make a car or engine go faster very quickly.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to gun [the engine]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse this with 'shoot'; in this sense it relates to speed, not weapons.
Συνώνυμα
rev (Means to increase engine speed, but not always with intent to move quickly.)
Αντώνυμα
brake (Means to slow down or stop, the opposite of accelerating.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
gun the engine
|gun it
Θέματα
transportation
|daily life
|daily_life
Παραδείγματα
- He gunned the engine and sped off.
- The driver gunned it to beat the light.
- She gunned the boat across the lake.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- He gunned the car and left fast.
- She gunned it to cross the road.
- The boat gunned across the water.
Ουσιαστικό
informal
B2
entity
4
A person skilled in shooting or armed work
A person who is good at using guns.
Συνώνυμα
marksman (Refers to someone skilled at shooting accurately, often in formal contexts.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
hired gun
|top gun
Θέματα
people
|weapons
|law
|sports
Παραδείγματα
- The gang brought in a hired gun for the job.
- He's the top gun in the tournament.
- They called in their best gun to handle security.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- He is a hired gun.
- She is the top gun in the team.
- They use their best gun for the job.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
gun
IPA
GB/ɡˈʌn/
US/ɡˈʌn/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
gun (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (gun)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: gun
- Plural: guns
Verb
- Base: gun
- 3rd Person Singular: guns
- Present Participle: gunning
- Past: gunned
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
guns
noun
gunning
verb
gunned
verb
Core family
gunshot
noun B2
gunfire
noun
Related words
Advanced or less common
gunnery
noun
gunsmith
noun
Κύρια σημεία
- Irregular present participle: gunning Verb
- Irregular past: gunned Verb
Εκφράσεις
big guns
1/bˈɪɡ ɡˈʌnz/
idiom
informal
Important or powerful people in a field
People who have power or are important in an area of work or activity.
Παραδείγματα
- They brought in the big guns for the negotiation.
- The big guns of the tech industry met at the conference.
under the gun
1/ˈʌndɚ ðə ɡˈʌn/
idiom
informal
Under time or performance pressure
Feeling stress because you must do something quickly or by a certain time.
Παραδείγματα
- I'm really under the gun with this project due tomorrow.
- They've been under the gun since the new boss arrived.
jump the gun
1/d͡ʒˈʌmp ðə ɡˈʌn/
idiom
informal
Act too early or prematurely
To start doing something too soon before you should.
Παραδείγματα
- They jumped the gun by announcing the product before it was ready.
- I think we jumped the gun by announcing the project before getting approval.
- Don't jump the gun on your assignment; wait for instructions.
- Don’t jump the gun—wait until we have all the facts.
son of a gun
1/sˈʌn əv ə ɡˈʌn/
idiom
informal
mild surprise or admiration
A friendly way to show surprise or that you think someone is clever or lucky.
Παραδείγματα
- Well, you son of a gun, you actually did it!
- Well, son of a gun! I didn't expect to see you here.
- You son of a gun, that was amazing.
- That son of a gun fixed my car for free.
stick to your guns
1/stˈɪk tə jˈʊɹ ɡˈʌnz/
idiom
informal
Refuse to change decision/opinion
To keep your opinion or plan even when people say you are wrong.
Παραδείγματα
- She stuck to her guns during the debate.
- Even under criticism, he stuck to his guns.
stick to your guns
2/stˈɪk tə jˈʊɹ ɡˈʌnz/
idiom
Stay firm in your beliefs or decisions
To not change your opinion or decision even when people disagree with you.
Παραδείγματα
- Even under pressure, she stuck to her guns and refused to sign the deal.
- You should stick to your guns if you believe you're right.