pistol/ˈpɪstl; `pɪstl/ n1 type of small gun, held and fired with one hand 手枪 an automatic pistol 自动手枪. =>illus at gun 见 gun 插图.2 (idm 习语) hold a pistol to sb's head (try to) force sb to do sth he does not want to do by using threats 胁迫某人做某事物.
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