来自古法语 rifler,掠夺，抢劫，刮，来自 Proto-Germanic*rifana,刮，抢，来自 PIE*rei,撕，砍， 抓，词源同 rive,rift.引申词义挖槽，词义来复枪缩写自 rifled pistol,槽孔火枪。-le,表反复。

1. They shot him at point blank range with an automatic rifle.

他们用自动步枪近距离开枪射杀了他。

2. He fixed a bayonet to the end of his rifle.

他在步枪口上安好了刺刀。

3. Neighbours heard the sound of rifle fire and alerted the police.

邻居们听到了步枪声，就报了警。

4. Tom was leading, a rifle slung over his back.

汤姆走在前面，背上挂着一支步枪。

5. Troops used tear gas and rifle butts to break up the protests.

军队使用催泪瓦斯和枪托驱散示威者。