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Gunning Meaning in English

word · lemma: gun

/ˈɡənɪŋ/
GUN-ing
/ɡˈʌnɪŋ/
GUN-ing

释义

Actively shooting a gun, or pursuing something with a lot of energy and determination. It can also mean moving very fast, especially with vehicles.

用法与细微差别

'Gunning' is most literal for firing guns, but in modern use often means trying very hard ('gunning for promotion'). With vehicles, 'gunning the engine' means accelerating quickly. Rare in formal writing, more common in speech or news.

例句

The police saw someone gunning in the alley.

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He is gunning for the top prize.

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She was gunning the car down the highway.

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Everyone knows Jake is gunning for my job.

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Why are you gunning the engine so much? Take it easy!

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She’s really gunning for a spot on the national team this year.

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