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gunning

UK //ˈɡʌnɪŋ//US //ˈɡʌnɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'gunne'(枪械),后加动词后缀 '-ing',表示动作或状态。

verb

❶ 指快速或猛烈地移动或射击,常用于描述枪械射击的动作或类似的高速运动。

“The soldiers were gunning down the enemy from the hill.”

(士兵们从山上向敌人猛烈射击。)

“He was gunning the engine to make the car go faster.”

(他猛踩油门让车开得更快。)

同义词:shooting, firing, accelerating, speeding, targeting

noun

❶ 指使用枪械的行为或活动,或指快速移动的状态。

“The gunning in the area has made residents fearful.”

(该地区的枪击事件让居民感到恐惧。)

“His gunning for the finish line impressed everyone.”

(他冲向终点线的表现让所有人印象深刻。)

同义词:shooting, firing, racing, speeding, rushing

常见短语

gunning for — 指积极追求或努力争取某事物,常用于竞争或目标明确的场景。

“He's been gunning for the promotion all year.”

(他全年都在努力争取升职。)

gunning it — 指全速前进或全力做某事,常用于描述快速行动或加速的状态。

“She was gunning it to finish the project on time.”

(她全力以赴,想按时完成项目。)