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handgun

UK //ˈhændɡʌn//US //ˈhændɡʌn//

词源

源自英语 'hand'(手)和 'gun'(枪),字面意思是手持的枪械。

noun

❶ 指一种小型枪械,通常设计为单手或双手握持射击,便于携带和隐藏,常见于自卫或执法用途。

“The police officer drew his handgun when he saw the suspect.”

(警察看到嫌疑人时拔出了他的手枪。)

“She keeps a handgun in her purse for self-defense.”

(她在手提包里放了一把用于自卫的手枪。)

同义词:pistol, revolver, firearm

常见短语

concealed handgun — 指隐藏携带的手枪,通常需要特别许可,用于个人防卫。

“He has a permit to carry a concealed handgun.”

(他有携带隐蔽手枪的许可证。)

handgun license — 指合法持有或携带手枪所需的官方许可证。

“You need a handgun license to purchase a firearm in this state.”

(在这个州购买枪支需要手枪许可证。)