cannon
/ˈkæn.ən/
B1 · Intermediate★★★☆☆
Simple Meaning
大炮，一种大型重型火炮，发射金属球，用于古代战争。
When to Use
📰News & Media📝Exam Vocabulary📚Academic Writing
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“博物馆里有一门19世纪的旧大炮。”
“你听到庆祝活动中的炮声了吗？”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A complete assembly, consisting of an artillery tube and a breech mechanism, firing mechanism or base cap, which is a component of a gun, howitzer or mortar. It may include muzzle appendages.