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sniper

UK //ˈsnaɪ.pər//US //ˈsnaɪ.pɚ//

词源

源自1820年代英语动词'snipe'(狙击),原指从隐蔽处射击沙锥鸟(snipe),因其飞行路线难以预测,需要高超射击技巧。

noun

❶ 指经过特殊训练的射手,通常使用高精度步枪在远距离隐蔽射击目标,常见于军事或警察行动中。

“The sniper took position on the rooftop, waiting for the target to appear.”

(狙击手在屋顶就位,等待目标出现。)

“Military snipers undergo rigorous training to improve their accuracy.”

(军队狙击手接受严格训练以提高射击精度。)

同义词:marksman, sharpshooter, long-range shooter

常见短语

sniper rifle — 狙击步枪,专为远距离精准射击设计的高精度枪支,通常配备瞄准镜。

“The soldier carried a sniper rifle capable of hitting targets over a mile away.”

(这名士兵携带的狙击步枪能击中一英里外的目标。)

sniper fire — 指来自隐蔽位置的狙击手射击,常造成突然且精准的杀伤。

“The troops advanced cautiously under constant threat of sniper fire.”

(部队在持续狙击火力的威胁下谨慎推进。)