bullet /ˈbʊlɪt/ CET4 TEM4

• 1. 

  N-COUNT A bullet is a small piece of metal with a pointed or rounded end, which is fired out of a gun. 子弹

  例：

  Two of the police fired 16 bullets each.

  两名警察各发射了16枚子弹。

• 2. 

  PHRASE If someone bites the bullet, they accept that they have to do something unpleasant but necessary. 硬着头皮接受 [journalism]

  例：

  Tour operators may be forced to bite the bullet and cut prices.

  旅游社的经营者们不得不忍痛降价。