“弓”常见的英文表达是 bow(读音:/baʊ/ )。它既可以指用于射箭的弓,也可以指乐器(如小提琴、大提琴等)上用于拉弦的弓。例如:
Archers drew their bows and fired arrows at the target. (弓箭手们拉弓向目标射箭。 )
The violinist held the bow in his right hand. (小提琴演奏者右手握着琴弓。)