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gun
/ɡʌn/
When used as a noun, "gun" is a general term that can refer to anything from a small handgun to a large artillery piece. As a verb, "gun it" is a very common informal expression meaning to accelerate quickly. It is almost always used in the context of driving a car. Be aware that using "gun" as a verb for shooting someone can sound more aggressive or clinical than simply saying "shoot."
💬Trò chuyện
My engine is acting up. Should I just gun it to get it moving?
Do that and you'll blow the gasket. Just call a tow.
Ý nghĩa
A weapon incorporating a metal tube through which a projectile is fired by the explosive force of gunpowder.
"The officer kept his gun in a holster."
To shoot at someone or something with a gun.
"He attempted to gun the intruder from the balcony."
To operate the accelerator of an engine to increase speed rapidly.
"She gunned the engine and sped away from the curb."
To accelerate a vehicle or engine suddenly.
"The driver gunned it down the highway to make up for lost time."