gun for

狙う、目指す

何かを達成したり勝ち取ったりするために、一生懸命努力すること。

やさしい英語で： To work hard to achieve or win something.

• She is gunning for a promotion.
• The team was gunning for its third championship.
• Are you gunning for the top prize?

使い方： gun for something (Both teams are gunning for the title.)

類義語： aim for, go for, pursue

よく使う表現： gun for something, gun for victory, gun for promotion

失脚を狙う、陥れようとする

人を失敗させたり、地位を失わせたり、苦しめたりしようとすること。

やさしい英語で： To try hard to make someone fail, lose their position, or suffer.

• He has been gunning for his boss.
• After the scandal, several colleagues were gunning for her.
• Why are they gunning for the new manager?

使い方： gun for someone (Her rivals are gunning for her.)

類義語： target, go after

よく使う表現： gun for someone, gun for the boss