英语词汇“gunned”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

gun¹ n., v., gunned, gun•ning.
n. [countable]

a weapon consisting of a metal tube from which projectiles are shot by the force of an explosive:heavy artillery guns.
any firearm that may be carried, as a rifle, shotgun, or revolver.
any device for shooting or ejecting something under pressure:a staple gun.
the firing of a weapon as a signal or salute:One runner started before the gun.
Slang Termsa person whose profession is killing:a hired gun.

[~ + object] to cause (an engine or vehicle) to increase in speed very quickly by increasing the supply of fuel.
gun down, to shoot with a gun: [~ + down + object]The guards gunned down the fleeing convict.[~ + object + down]The guards gunned him down.
gun for, [~ + object]
- to seek determinedly with hostile intent:Watch out, the boss is gunning for you.
- to try hard to obtain:to gun for a raise.

Idioms

Idioms stick to or stand by one's guns, to keep steadfastly to one's position, opinion, belief, etc.

Idioms under the gun, under pressure, as to meet a deadline or solve a problem.

gun•ner, n. [countable]

gun¹ n., v., gunned, gun•ning.
n.

a weapon consisting of a metal tube, with mechanical attachments, from which projectiles are shot by the force of an explosive;
a piece of ordnance.
any portable firearm, as a rifle, shotgun, or revolver.
a long-barreled cannon having a relatively flat trajectory.
any device for shooting something under pressure:a paint gun; a staple gun.
Slang Termsa person whose profession is killing;
professional killer:a gangland gun.
British Termsa member of a shooting party.
Electronics, Radio and TelevisionSee electron gun.
give the gun, [Slang.]to put into motion or speed up:We gave the motor the gun and drove off.
jump the gun, [Slang.]
- Idiomsto begin a race before the starting signal.
- to begin prematurely;
  act too hastily.
Idioms spike someone's guns, to frustrate or prevent someone from accomplishing a plan:Our competitors planned a surprise reduction in their rates, but we discovered it and were able to spike their guns.
Idioms stick to one's guns, to maintain one's position in the face of opposition;
stand firm:They stuck to their guns and refused to submit.Also, stand by one's guns.
Idioms under the gun, under pressure, as to meet a deadline or solve a problem:We're all under the gun with these new sales quotas.

v.t.

to shoot with a gun (often fol. by down):The guards gunned down the fleeing convict.
to cause (an engine, vehicle, aircraft, etc.) to increase in speed very quickly by increasing the supply of fuel.

v.i.

to hunt with a gun.
to shoot with a gun.
gun for:
- to seek with intent to harm or kill.
- to seek;
  try earnestly to obtain:He is gunning for a raise.

1300–50; Middle English gunne, gonne, apparently short for Anglo-Latin Gunilda, gonnyld, name for engine of war; compare Old Norse Gunna, short for Gunnhildr woman's name

gun′less, adj.

gun² v.

pp. of gin ³.

gun.,

gunnery.

gun /ɡʌn/ n

a weapon with a metallic tube or barrel from which a missile is discharged, usually by force of an explosion. It may be portable or mounted. In a military context the term applies specifically to a flat-trajectory artillery piece
(as modifier): a gun barrel
the firing of a gun as a salute or signal, as in military ceremonial
a member of or a place in a shooting party or syndicate
any device used to project something under pressure: a grease gun, a spray gun
US slang an armed criminal; gunman
Austral NZ slang an expert
(as modifier): a gun shearer, a gun batsman
go great guns ⇒ slang to act or function with great speed, intensity, etc
jump the gun, beat the gun ⇒ (of a runner, etc) to set off before the starting signal is given
informal to act prematurely
stick to one's guns ⇒ informal to maintain one's opinions or intentions in spite of opposition

vb (guns, gunning, gunned)

when tr, often followed by down: to shoot (someone) with a gun
(transitive) to press hard on the accelerator of (an engine): to gun the engine of a car
(intransitive) to hunt with a gun

See also gun forEtymology: 14th Century: probably from a female pet name shortened from the Scandinavian name Gunnhildr (from Old Norse gunnr war + hildr war)

单词	gunned
释义	WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024 gun¹ /gʌn/USA pronunciation n., v., gunned, gun•ning. n. [countable] a weapon consisting of a metal tube from which projectiles are shot by the force of an explosive:heavy artillery guns. any firearm that may be carried, as a rifle, shotgun, or revolver. any device for shooting or ejecting something under pressure:a staple gun. the firing of a weapon as a signal or salute:One runner started before the gun. Slang Termsa person whose profession is killing:a hired gun. v. [~ + object] to cause (an engine or vehicle) to increase in speed very quickly by increasing the supply of fuel. gun down, to shoot with a gun: [~ + down + object]The guards gunned down the fleeing convict.[~ + object + down]The guards gunned him down. gun for, [~ + object] to seek determinedly with hostile intent:Watch out, the boss is gunning for you. to try hard to obtain:to gun for a raise. Idioms Idioms stick to or stand by one's guns, to keep steadfastly to one's position, opinion, belief, etc. Idioms under the gun, under pressure, as to meet a deadline or solve a problem. gun•ner, n. [countable] WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 gun¹ (gun),USA pronunciation n., v., gunned, gun•ning. n. a weapon consisting of a metal tube, with mechanical attachments, from which projectiles are shot by the force of an explosive; a piece of ordnance. any portable firearm, as a rifle, shotgun, or revolver. a long-barreled cannon having a relatively flat trajectory. any device for shooting something under pressure:a paint gun; a staple gun. Slang Termsa person whose profession is killing; professional killer:a gangland gun. British Termsa member of a shooting party. Electronics, Radio and TelevisionSee electron gun. give the gun, [Slang.]to put into motion or speed up:We gave the motor the gun and drove off. jump the gun, [Slang.] Idiomsto begin a race before the starting signal. to begin prematurely; act too hastily. Idioms spike someone's guns, to frustrate or prevent someone from accomplishing a plan:Our competitors planned a surprise reduction in their rates, but we discovered it and were able to spike their guns. Idioms stick to one's guns, to maintain one's position in the face of opposition; stand firm:They stuck to their guns and refused to submit.Also, stand by one's guns. Idioms under the gun, under pressure, as to meet a deadline or solve a problem:We're all under the gun with these new sales quotas. v.t. to shoot with a gun (often fol. by down):The guards gunned down the fleeing convict. to cause (an engine, vehicle, aircraft, etc.) to increase in speed very quickly by increasing the supply of fuel. v.i. to hunt with a gun. to shoot with a gun. gun for: to seek with intent to harm or kill. to seek; try earnestly to obtain:He is gunning for a raise. 1300–50; Middle English gunne, gonne, apparently short for Anglo-Latin Gunilda, gonnyld, name for engine of war; compare Old Norse Gunna, short for Gunnhildr woman's name gun′less, adj. gun² (gun),USA pronunciation v. pp. of gin ³. gun., gunnery. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: gun /ɡʌn/ n a weapon with a metallic tube or barrel from which a missile is discharged, usually by force of an explosion. It may be portable or mounted. In a military context the term applies specifically to a flat-trajectory artillery piece (as modifier): a gun barrel the firing of a gun as a salute or signal, as in military ceremonial a member of or a place in a shooting party or syndicate any device used to project something under pressure: a grease gun, a spray gun US slang an armed criminal; gunman Austral NZ slang an expert (as modifier): a gun shearer, a gun batsman go great guns ⇒ slang to act or function with great speed, intensity, etc jump the gun, beat the gun ⇒ (of a runner, etc) to set off before the starting signal is given informal to act prematurely stick to one's guns ⇒ informal to maintain one's opinions or intentions in spite of opposition vb (guns, gunning, gunned) when tr, often followed by down: to shoot (someone) with a gun (transitive) to press hard on the accelerator of (an engine): to gun the engine of a car (intransitive) to hunt with a gun See also gun forEtymology: 14th Century: probably from a female pet name shortened from the Scandinavian name Gunnhildr (from Old Norse gunnr war + hildr war)
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