cannon
US /ˈkæn.ən/
UK /ˈkæn.ən/
1.
大炮, 加農炮
a large, heavy piece of artillery, typically mounted on wheels, used in warfare to fire heavy projectiles
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The ancient fortress still had several old cannons on display.
這座古老的堡壘仍然展示著幾門舊大炮。
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They fired the cannon to signal the start of the ceremony.
他們鳴炮以示儀式開始。
2.
火炮, 機炮
a large gun, especially one mounted on a warship or aircraft
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The warship was equipped with powerful naval cannons.
這艘軍艦配備了強大的海軍火炮。
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Fighter jets often carry rapid-fire cannons for aerial combat.
戰鬥機通常攜帶速射機炮進行空戰。