"derringer" in Chinese (Simplified)
德林杰手枪小型手枪
Definition
德林杰手枪是一种体积小、易于隐藏的手枪,通常作为口袋手枪用于自卫。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
"德林杰手枪"一般指非常小的短管手枪,弹容量有限(通常仅一或两发)。主要与19世纪美国历史、老西部和侦探题材相关,现在很少见于现代警用或军用场合。
Examples
He kept a derringer in his coat pocket.
他在外套口袋里放了一把**德林杰手枪**。
The derringer was popular in the Wild West.
**德林杰手枪**在西部时代很受欢迎。
She hid a derringer inside her purse.
她在手提包里藏了一把**德林杰手枪**。
He reached for his old derringer when he heard a noise downstairs.
他听到楼下有动静时,拿起了他的老**德林杰手枪**。
Back in those days, a derringer fit perfectly in a gambler's vest.
在那个年代,**德林杰手枪**非常适合放在赌徒的背心里。
Nobody expected her to carry a derringer—she looked so gentle.
没人想到她会带着**德林杰手枪**——她看起来那么温柔。