gunpoint

gunpoint的音标是[ˈɡʌnpaɪt]。基本翻译是“枪口”。速记技巧是可以在单词中间快速识别出该单词。

Gunpoint这个词的词源可以追溯到17世纪，它来自于英语中的“gun”和“point”两个词。其中，“gun”指的是火器，“point”则表示“点”，因此“gunpoint”可以理解为“以火器为威胁”。

变化形式：名词形式为gunpoint，形容词形式为gun-pointed。

相关单词：

1. bullet - 子弹

2. gunfire - 枪炮射击声

3. gunboat - 炮舰

4. gunner - 炮手

5. gunpowder - 火药

6. pointblank - 近距离

7. point-blank - 直接对准

8. aimedgunning - 有目的的射击

9. gunship - 武装直升机

10. gunslinger - 擅长使用火器的人，枪手

常用短语：

1. at gunpoint

2. point-blank range

3. at the drop of a hat

4. at the drop of a hat

5. at the eleventh hour

6. at the risk of

7. at the drop of a pin

例句：

1. They were forced to hand over their money at gunpoint.

2. He fired a shot in the air to make everyone stop and then ordered them to lie down at gunpoint.

3. She was at the risk of being fired for missing a meeting at the last minute.

4. At the drop of a pin, she would go to the rescue of her friends.

5. They were at the eleventh hour when they found a solution to their problem.

6. The police arrived at the scene at the sound of gunshots in the night.

7. The teacher ordered us to stay put until he returned from his errand at gunpoint.

英文小作文：

Gunpoint is a powerful tool that can be used to enforce order and discipline in a group or society. However, it can also have negative consequences if used excessively or inappropriately. In some cases, it can lead to fear and intimidation, which can have long-term effects on individuals and society as a whole. Therefore, it is important to use gunpoint only as a last resort and always with caution and consideration for the safety of individuals and society.