English Dictionary

fire in anger

verb

(military, idiomatic) To fire a weapon with the intent of causing damage or harm to an opponent (as opposed to a warning shot or a practice shot).

He was so angry that he fired his gun in anger.

意味（1）

(military, idiomatic) To fire a weapon with the intent of causing damage or harm to an opponent (as opposed to a warning shot or a practice shot).

The Napier of Magdala Battery never fired a shot in anger: it never engaged in combat.