n. a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
n. 手枪, 信号枪
vt. 以手枪杀死(或伤害)
1. He bought a pistol for self-defense.
他买了一把手枪用于自卫。
2. The detective found a pistol at the crime scene.
侦探在犯罪现场发现了一把手枪。
3. She learned how to shoot a pistol at the range.
她在靶场学会了如何射击手枪。