Although primitive , the arquebus is able to inflict considerable damage and panic when used at close range , and can penetrate almost any armour .

尽管火绳枪极为原始简陋，但仍可对敌军造成巨大杀伤和心理恐慌，其威力亦足以穿透任何盔甲。

The arquebus is a very heavy weapon compared with the bow , and tires out soldiers on the march ; their aims grow unsteady after half an hour 's rapid firing .

火绳枪是很笨重的武器，使士兵在行军途中很容易疲劳，而且他们的射击精度很不稳定，纵使只经过了半个小时。