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gun

UK/gʌn/US
NGSL 2kA2

Definitions

n.

A weapon that fires projectiles, such as bullets, through a metal barrel; any device that projects something by trigger.

枪;炮;喷射装置

v.

To cause to speed up; to make a great effort to achieve something.

加速;努力争取

Root Breakdown

Native English
gunother
=gun

Common Collocations

  • 1.gun control枪支管制
  • 2.hand gun手枪
  • 3.gun violence枪支暴力

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Police officers must train extensively with their firearms for public safety.

  • 2.

    The athlete decided to gun for the gold medal despite fierce competition.

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