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单词 great gun
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Definition of great gun in English:

great gun

noun ˈɡreɪt ˌɡʌn
  • 1A firearm or gun of such size that it needs to be mounted for firing; a piece of heavy ordnance. Now historical.

  • 2Figurative and in figurative contexts. A powerful or impressive person; a distinguished or eminent person.

  • 3"great guns!": used as an exclamation expressing surprise or disbelief.

Phrases

  • to go great guns

    • Informal (originally Horse Racing) : to make rapid progress, have a run of success.

Origin

Late Middle English; earliest use found in Geoffrey Chaucer (c1340–1400), poet and administrator. From great + gun.

Definition of great gun in US English:

great gun

nounˈɡreɪt ˌɡʌn
  • 1A firearm or gun of such size that it needs to be mounted for firing; a piece of heavy ordnance. Now historical.

  • 2Figurative and in figurative contexts. A powerful or impressive person; a distinguished or eminent person.

  • 3"great guns!": used as an exclamation expressing surprise or disbelief.

Phrases

  • to go great guns

    • Informal (originally Horse Racing) : to make rapid progress, have a run of success.

Origin

Late Middle English; earliest use found in Geoffrey Chaucer (c1340–1400), poet and administrator. From great + gun.

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