gun
gb/ɡˈʌn/ us/ɡˈʌn/
A2
Англійська
~ 1800
Значення
0 значень
Іменник
A2
entity
1
A portable firearm
A small weapon you hold in your hand that shoots bullets.
Модель уживання:
to fire [a gun]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'gun' with 'rifle' or 'pistol'. 'Gun' is the general term; 'rifle' and 'pistol' are specific types.
Синоніми
firearm (A more formal and general term that includes all kinds of guns, both handheld and mounted.)
Антоніми
unarmed (Describes a person without a weapon, the opposite of having a gun.)
Словосполучення
fire a gun
|carry a gun
|load a gun
|point a gun
|gun violence
Теми
weapons
|law enforcement
|crime
|law
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Іменник
B1
entity
2
Device for spraying or shooting material
A tool that pushes out paint, nails, or another material with force.
Модель уживання:
[something] gun
Синоніми
sprayer (Refers specifically to devices that spray liquids, not all materials.)
Словосполучення
nail gun
|glue gun
|spray gun
Теми
tools
|technology
|work
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- I have a spray gun for painting.
- She uses a glue gun for art.
- He works with a nail gun every day.
Дієслово
informal
B2
action
3
Accelerate suddenly or strongly
To make a car or engine go faster very quickly.
Модель уживання:
to gun [the engine]
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse this with 'shoot'; in this sense it relates to speed, not weapons.
Синоніми
rev (Means to increase engine speed, but not always with intent to move quickly.)
Антоніми
brake (Means to slow down or stop, the opposite of accelerating.)
Словосполучення
gun the engine
|gun it
Теми
transportation
|daily life
|daily_life
Приклади
- He gunned the engine and sped off.
- The driver gunned it to beat the light.
- She gunned the boat across the lake.
Навчальні приклади
- He gunned the car and left fast.
- She gunned it to cross the road.
- The boat gunned across the water.
Іменник
informal
B2
entity
4
A person skilled in shooting or armed work
A person who is good at using guns.
Синоніми
marksman (Refers to someone skilled at shooting accurately, often in formal contexts.)
Словосполучення
hired gun
|top gun
Теми
people
|weapons
|law
|sports
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- He is a hired gun.
- She is the top gun in the team.
- They use their best gun for the job.
Граматика
Словникова форма
gun
IPA
GB/ɡˈʌn/
US/ɡˈʌn/
Склади й наголос
gun (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (gun)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: gun
- Plural: guns
Verb
- Base: gun
- 3rd Person Singular: guns
- Present Participle: gunning
- Past: gunned
Споріднені слова
Forms
guns
noun
gunning
verb
gunned
verb
Core family
gunshot
noun B2
gunfire
noun
Related words
Advanced or less common
gunnery
noun
gunsmith
noun
Граматичні особливості
- Irregular present participle: gunning Verb
- Irregular past: gunned Verb
Вирази
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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.