gunman

gunman — noun

1. a man who carries or uses a gun, especially in a crime or violent attack

1.名詞B2
釋義

a man who carries or uses a gun, especially in a crime or violent attack

例句

The suspected gunman, Adisa, was taken into custody after a brief standoff with police.

article usage: the suspected gunman

Witnesses described the gunman as a tall man wearing a dark coat and sunglasses.

witness testimony: described + as + physical description

同義詞
  • shooter

    more informal; very common in news headlines and casual reporting

  • armed man

    less specific — does not necessarily imply criminal intent

  • assailant

    more formal; focuses on the act of attacking rather than the weapon used

用法筆記

Frequently appears in news reports and crime coverage. The word carries an implication of criminal intent — do not use for police officers, military personnel, or security guards who carry guns as part of their duty.

常見錯誤

❌The police gunman arrested the robber.
✅The armed officer arrested the robber.
💡gunman refers to a criminal, not a law enforcement officer carrying a firearm.