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pistol

/ˈpɪstəl/

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noun

手枪，手 armament.

A handgun, typically with a chamber integrated in the barrel, a semi-automatic action and a box magazine.

Examples :

"My uncle kept his pistol locked away in a safe, a precaution he always took. "

我叔叔总是小心谨慎，把他的手枪锁在保险箱里。

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noun

起爆装置，雷管，击发机构

The mechanical component of a fuse in a bomb or torpedo responsible for firing the detonator.

Examples :

"The bomb's pistol malfunctioned, preventing the detonation. "

炸弹的起爆装置出了故障，导致未能引爆。

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noun

开心果，活宝

A creative and unpredictable jokester, a constant source of entertainment and surprises.

Examples :

"The class clown, a true pistol, kept everyone entertained with his unexpected jokes during the lesson. "

课堂上的那个开心果，真是个活宝，上课的时候总是出其不意地讲笑话，逗得大家乐个不停。

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noun

机灵鬼，小淘气。

A small boy who is bright, alert and very active.

Examples :

"The pistol was a whirlwind of energy in the classroom, always asking questions and participating in discussions. "

这个小机灵鬼在课堂上精力充沛，像一阵旋风，总是问问题和参与讨论。

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noun

手枪阵型

An offensive formation in which the quarterback receives the snap at a distance behind the center, but closer than in a shotgun formation, with a running back lined up behind him.

Examples :

"The football team used a pistol formation in their game against the rivals. "

在与劲敌的比赛中，这支橄榄球队使用了手枪阵型。

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verb

用手枪射击, 开枪射击。

To shoot (at) a target with a pistol.

Examples :

"The marksman expertly pistolled the target at the shooting range. "

那位神枪手在射击场上用手枪精准地射击了靶子。

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