guns
Aussprache: [ɡʌnz]
Wort
Kontext: „weapons“
(noun) guns are tools that shoot bullets and are used for protection or hunting. They can be found in many places and are often discussed in terms of safety.
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The police officers carry guns to help keep the community safe.
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Having too many guns in a place can lead to dangerous situations.
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Why do some people think that guns should have stricter laws?
Kontext: „sports“
(noun) in playful contexts, 'guns' can refer to a person's strong arms or biceps. People sometimes say this to show off how strong they are.
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He likes to show off his guns when he wears a sleeveless shirt.
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She doesn’t think her guns are very impressive compared to her friends'.
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Do you want to see my guns after all that weightlifting?
Kontext: „movement“
(verb) to gun means to accelerate something quickly. It's often used when talking about cars or racing.
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He gunned the engine and the car sped away.
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She didn’t gun the engine because she wanted to drive slowly.
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Did you see him gun the car at the start of the race?
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