Chinese
bānjī
Meaning: trigger
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

在準備好射擊之前,不要隨便扣動扳機。
在准备好射击之前,不要随便扣动扳机。
Do not pull the trigger casually before you are ready to shoot.
射手瞄準目標,然後扣動了扳機。
The shooter aimed at the target and then pulled the trigger.

Usage Notes

Specifically the part of a firearm that is pulled to fire it.

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