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gunnery

/guhn-uh-ree/US // ˈgʌn ə ri //UK // (ˈɡʌnərɪ) //

炮术,炮法,炮兵,枪法

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : the art and science of constructing and operating guns, especially large guns.
    • : the act of firing guns.
    • : guns collectively.

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Examples

  • Tawanda "Tee" Hanible, a gunnery sergeant in the Marine Corps, was among them.

  • Gunnery Sgt. Tawanda Hanible said she joined the Marines after her brother enlisted, leaving behind her children to go to war.

  • The tailor of the fairy tale with his "seven at a blow" is not in it with the gunnery Lieutenant of a battleship.

  • Their gunnery won't run to it—was never meant to run to it—and with five going aeroplanes we can't do the spotting.

  • He paid particular attention to gunnery, and the "Shannon" ere long gained a unique reputation for excellence of shooting.

  • "Makes one feel jolly rotten," remarked Eccles, the "Royal Oak's" gunnery jack.

  • The gunnery of the Chinese artilleryman improved, and gaunt breaches were formed in the walls.