英语

gun

gb/ɡˈʌn/ us/ɡˈʌn/
A2 英语
~ 1800
义项
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名词 A2 entity
1

A portable firearm

A small weapon you hold in your hand that shoots bullets.

用法模式: to fire [a gun]
常见错误:
Learners sometimes confuse 'gun' with 'rifle' or 'pistol'. 'Gun' is the general term; 'rifle' and 'pistol' are specific types.
近义词
firearm (A more formal and general term that includes all kinds of guns, both handheld and mounted.)
反义词
unarmed (Describes a person without a weapon, the opposite of having a gun.)
搭配
fire a gun |carry a gun |load a gun |point a gun |gun violence
主题
weapons |law enforcement |crime |law |core_vocabulary
例句
  • 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.
学习者例句
  • 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.
名词 B1 entity
2

Device for spraying or shooting material

A tool that pushes out paint, nails, or another material with force.

用法模式: [something] gun
近义词
sprayer (Refers specifically to devices that spray liquids, not all materials.)
搭配
nail gun |glue gun |spray gun
主题
tools |technology |work
例句
  • 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.
学习者例句
  • I have a spray gun for painting.
  • She uses a glue gun for art.
  • He works with a nail gun every day.
动词 informal B2 action
3

Accelerate suddenly or strongly

To make a car or engine go faster very quickly.

用法模式: to gun [the engine]
常见错误:
Learners may confuse this with 'shoot'; in this sense it relates to speed, not weapons.
近义词
rev (Means to increase engine speed, but not always with intent to move quickly.)
反义词
brake (Means to slow down or stop, the opposite of accelerating.)
搭配
gun the engine |gun it
主题
transportation |daily life |daily_life
例句
  • He gunned the engine and sped off.
  • The driver gunned it to beat the light.
  • She gunned the boat across the lake.
学习者例句
  • He gunned the car and left fast.
  • She gunned it to cross the road.
  • The boat gunned across the water.
名词 informal B2 entity
4

A person skilled in shooting or armed work

A person who is good at using guns.

近义词
marksman (Refers to someone skilled at shooting accurately, often in formal contexts.)
搭配
hired gun |top gun
主题
people |weapons |law |sports
例句
  • 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.
学习者例句
  • He is a hired gun.
  • She is the top gun in the team.
  • They use their best gun for the job.
语法
词典原形
gun
IPA
GB/ɡˈʌn/
US/ɡˈʌn/
音节与重音
gun (1 个音节)
Stress on 1st syllable (gun)
词形变化
Noun
  • Base: gun
  • Plural: guns
Verb
  • Base: gun
  • 3rd Person Singular: guns
  • Present Participle: gunning
  • Past: gunned
词族
Forms
guns noun gunning verb gunned verb
Core family
gunshot noun B2 gunfire noun
Related words
gunner noun gunman noun handgun noun shotgun noun B1
Advanced or less common
gunnery noun gunsmith noun
语法重点
  • Irregular present participle: gunning Verb
  • Irregular past: gunned Verb
相关表达

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.

例句
  • 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.

例句
  • 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.

例句
  • 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.

例句
  • 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.

例句
  • 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.

例句
  • 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.

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