rifle

🇬🇧 UK/'raifl/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

A long-barreled firearm fired from the shoulder, with a rifled barrel for improved accuracy

步枪,来复枪

v.

To search quickly through items, often with intent to steal; to rob or plunder

翻找,搜查;抢劫,掠夺

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
rifleother
=rifle

Common Collocations

  • 1.assault rifle突击步枪
  • 2.sniper rifle狙击步枪
  • 3.rifle shot步枪射击
  • 4.rifle range射击靶场

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The soldier carefully aimed his rifle at the distant target.

  • 2.

    Hunters in this region are required to use a licensed rifle.

  • 3.

    The sniper's rifle was equipped with a high-powered scope.

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