How do you use "gun" in a sentence?

The police found a gun at the scene. Gun crime has decreased in recent years. Don't jump the gun - wait for the official announcement.

gun

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Meaning: A weapon that fires bullets; a device that shoots something

枪，枪支

pistola, arma de fuego

銃、鉄砲

총, 총기

A gun is a weapon that fires bullets using explosive force. It also refers to other shooting devices (spray gun, glue gun). Gun laws vary significantly between the UK (strict) and US (less strict). Idioms include 'jump the gun' (act too soon), 'stick to your guns' (maintain your position), and 'big guns' (important people).

「gun」是一种使用爆炸力发射子弹的武器。它也指其他射击装置（喷枪、胶枪）。枪支法律在英国（严格）和美国（较宽松）之间差异很大。习语包括「jump the gun」（行动过早）、「stick to your guns」（坚持立场）和「big guns」（重要人物）。

«Gun» es un arma que dispara balas usando fuerza explosiva. También se refiere a otros dispositivos de disparo (pistola de pintura, pistola de pegamento). Las leyes de armas varían significativamente entre el Reino Unido (estrictas) y Estados Unidos (menos estrictas). Los modismos incluyen «jump the gun» (actuar demasiado pronto), «stick to your guns» (mantener tu posición) y «big guns» (personas importantes).

「gun」は爆発力を使って弾丸を発射する武器です。他の射撃装置（スプレーガン、グルーガン）も指します。銃規制法はイギリス（厳格）とアメリカ（緩い）で大きく異なります。慣用句には「jump the gun」（早まって行動する）、「stick to your guns」（立場を守る）、「big guns」（重要人物）があります。

gun은 폭발력을 이용해 탄환을 발사하는 무기이다. 스프레이건, 글루건 등 다른 발사 장치도 가리킨다. 총기법은 영국(엄격)과 미국(상대적으로 덜 엄격) 사이에 큰 차이가 있다. 관용구로는 'jump the gun'(성급하게 행동하다), 'stick to your guns'(자기 입장을 고수하다), 'big guns'(실력자) 등이 있다.

Examples

The police found a gun at the scene.
警察在现场发现了一把枪。
La policía encontró una pistola en la escena.
警察は現場で銃を発見した。
경찰은 현장에서 총을 발견했다.
Gun crime has decreased in recent years.
近年来枪支犯罪有所减少。
El crimen con armas de fuego ha disminuido en los últimos años.
銃犯罪は近年減少している。
총기 범죄는 최근 몇 년간 감소했다.
Don't jump the gun - wait for the official announcement.
别操之过急——等官方公告吧。
No te adelantes - espera el anuncio oficial.
早まるな - 公式発表を待て。
성급하게 굴지 마라 — 공식 발표를 기다려라.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Possibly from the Scandinavian female name 'Gunnhildr' (war + battle), as medieval weapons were often given personal names. First recorded in the 14th century for a large siege weapon.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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