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手枪
pistols — plural of pistol
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手枪
A small firearm designed to be held and fired with one hand.
He keeps a pistol in his desk drawer for protection.
他在办公桌抽屉里放了一把手枪以防身。
手枪。
A handgun
单手持握并发射的枪械
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
炸弹或鱼雷引信中负责引爆雷管的机械部件。
The mechanical component of a fuse in a bomb or torpedo responsible for firing the detonator.
精力充沛、活泼的人。
A lively, high-energy person.
The officer drew her pistol and ordered the suspect to stop.
那名警官拔出手枪，命令嫌疑人停下。
His grandfather taught him how to clean and load an old pistol.
他的祖父教他如何清洁和装填一把旧手枪。
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