"gunning" in Chinese (Simplified)
开枪(武器)- 力争获得(积极努力)
Definition
积极地用枪射击,或以极大动力追求某事。也可指车辆等行动非常快。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Gunning” 原意为用枪射击,现在常指积极追求目标(如 “gunning for first place”)。在交通工具领域,指突然加速。多见于口语与新闻,不常用于正式场合。
Examples
The police saw someone gunning in the alley.
警察看到有人在巷子里**开枪**。
He is gunning for the top prize.
他在**力争获得**头等奖。
She was gunning the car down the highway.
她在高速公路上**猛踩油门**开车。
Everyone knows Jake is gunning for my job.
大家都知道杰克在**力争获得**我的职位。
Why are you gunning the engine so much? Take it easy!
你为什么一直在**踩油门**?慢点!
She’s really gunning for a spot on the national team this year.
她今年真的在**努力争取**加入国家队。