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shot

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Related topics: Sport, Weapons, Photography, Film, Drink
shot1 /ʃɒt $ ʃɑːt/ ●●● S2 W2 noun
1  SHOOTgun 槍 [countableC]
a) an act of firing a gun 開槍
He pulled out his rifle and fired three shots.
他拽出步槍開了三槍。
She was killed by a single shot to the head.
她被人擊中頭部一槍打死。
b) SOUNDthe sound of a gun being fired 槍聲
Where were you when you heard the shot?
聽到槍聲時你在什麽地方？
c) a good/bad etc shotDS someone who is good, bad etc at shooting 槍法好/差等的人
Sergeant Cooper is an excellent shot.
庫珀中士槍法非常好。
2  bullets 子彈 [uncountableU]
a) PMWsmall metal balls that are shot, many at a time, from a shotgun 〔獵槍用的〕彈丸
b) old usePMW large metal balls that are shot from a cannon 炮彈
3  attempt to score 試圖得分 [countableC]DS an attempt in sport to throw, kick, or hit the ball towards the place where you can get a point 〔爲得分的〕投球，射球，擊球
Shaw took a shot at the goal from the halfway line, but missed.
肖從中場線射門，但沒有射中。
Good shot!
好球！
4  TCPPICTUREphotograph 照片 [countableC] a photograph 照片 SYN picture
shot of
a close-up shot of a demonstrator being beaten by a policeman
一名示威者被一個警察毆打的特寫照片
I managed to get some good shots of the carnival.
我總算拍到幾張狂歡節的精彩照片。
We hired a photographer to take some publicity shots.
我們僱了個攝影師來拍宣傳照。
action shots of football players (=ones taken of people while they are moving)
足球運動員踢球時的照片
→ mugshot
5  film/tv 電影/電視 [countableC]TCPAMF the view of something in a film or television programme that is produced by having the camera in a particular position 〔電影、電視節目中的〕鏡頭
In the opening shot, we see Travolta’s feet walking down the sidewalk.
在開場的鏡頭中，我們看到特拉沃爾塔的腳在人行道上行走。
6  attempt 嘗試 [countableC] informalTRY TO DO OR GET something an attempt to do something or achieve something, especially something difficult 嘗試〔尤指做困難的事〕
shot at (doing) something
This is her first shot at directing a play.
這是她第一次嘗試導演戲劇。
If Lewis won his next fight, he would be guaranteed a shot at the title (=chance to win the title).
如果劉易斯下一場拳賽獲勝，他肯定有機會奪冠。
I decided to have a shot at decorating the house myself.
我決定試試自己動手裝修房子。
I didn’t think I had much chance of winning the race, but I thought I’d give it a shot (=try to do it).
我覺得此次比賽自己獲勝的機會不大，但我想我會嘗試一下。
The network finally gave Keaton a shot at presenting his own show.
電視台終於讓基頓嘗試主持自己的節目。
7  give something your best shot to make as much effort as you can to achieve something difficult 對某事盡自己最大的努力
This case is going to be tough, but I promise I’ll give it my best shot.
這個案子會很棘手，但我保證會盡力而爲。
Lydia didn’t get the job, but at least she gave it her best shot.
莉迪娅沒有得到那份工作，但至少她已盡了最大的努力。
Examples from the Corpus
give something your best shot• Hopefully he can recover and regain his test place and give it his best shot.• The band gave it their best shot, until the arrival of the blue meanies put an end to the proceedings.• I'd have given it my best shot, and that was all anyone could demand from me.• I just have a feeling that we have given it our best shot.• I'm not promising I'll succeed, but I'll give it my best shot.• You were never entirely safe from prying fingers in Chinatown, but I had to give it my best shot.
8  be a long shot PROBABLY
a) used to say that a plan is worth trying, even though you think it is unlikely to succeed 成功希望雖然不大，盡管不大可能成功
It’s a long shot, but someone might recognise her from the photo and be able to tell us where she lives.
雖然希望不大，但也許有人會從照片上認出她，告訴我們她住在哪裏。
b) American EnglishAmE if someone is a long shot, they are not likely to be chosen for a job or to win an election, competition etc 〔在工作招聘、選舉或比賽等中〕不大可能獲勝
Turner is a long shot to win next month’s mayoral election.
特納在下個月的市長選舉中獲勝希望不大。
Examples from the Corpus
be a long shot• It was a long shot, but he might have been calling from his usual hotel in Lagos.• It was a long shot, of course, but if she looked carefully she might find something.• It was a long shot, very long.• Well, actually, he wanted two things, but he knew the second was a long shot.• It does no harm to write to the nearest local residents and businesses, but generally this is a long shot.• This is a long shot, but I still want to try it.• We are long shots and we are approaching it that way.
9. a 10 to 1 shot/50 to 1 shot etc DGGGAMBLEa horse, dog etc in a race, whose chances of winning are expressed as numbers 賠率爲10比1/50比1的賽馬［賽狗等］
10  a shot in the dark GUESSan attempt to guess something without having any facts or definite ideas 瞎猜，亂猜
My answer to the last question was a complete shot in the dark.
我最後一道題的答案完全是蒙的。
Examples from the Corpus
a shot in the dark• Let's see if she's at Fiona's house. It's a shot in the dark, but we've got to start looking somewhere.• My answer to the last question was a complete shot in the dark.• That was a shot in the dark, but judging from the expression on his face it struck home.
11  critical remark 批評的話 [countableC] a remark that is intended to criticize or hurt someone 批評的話；尖刻的話
I’m not going to sit here listening to you two take shots at each other all night.
我可不想坐在這裏一整夜就聽你們兩個互相攻擊。
She couldn’t resist a parting shot (=one that you make just before you leave) – ‘And you were a lousy lover!’
她臨走時忍不住扔下一句話——“而且你是個非常糟的情人！”
That was a cheap shot (=one that is unfair and unreasonable)!
這樣說不公平！
12  like a shot IMMEDIATELYif you do something like a shot, you do it very quickly and eagerly 〔做事〕飛快地，毫不遲疑地，立刻
If he asked me to go to Africa with him, I’d go like a shot!
如果他叫我和他一起去非洲，我會毫不遲疑地去！
Examples from the Corpus
like a shot• Sometimes they fall over one another, like shots from a rapid-fire camera.• He asked Jeter if he'd like a shot at it.• Travis had left the door open - she seized her chance, and was through it like a shot.• She'd be off to Legoland like a shot, to see that caretaker, if Henry said anything.• She slammed the phone down and was out of the room like a shot.• It is not a direct stimulant, like a shot of adrenaline.• The great majority, once they breach the system and hear the telltale whine, are out of there like a shot.• I'd tell you like a shot if we ever got into a real jam.
13  a shot across the bows/a warning shot (across the bows) WARNsomething you say or do to warn someone that you oppose what they are doing and will try to make them stop it – used especially in news reports 警告〔表示反對並會阻止某人做某事，尤用於新聞報道〕
The president’s own supporters are firing a warning shot across his bows.
總統自己的支持者對他提出了警告。
14  big shot IMPORTANTan important or powerful person, especially in business 〔尤指商界的〕要人，權勢人物
a big shot in the record business
唱片業的大腕
Examples from the Corpus
big shot• He will be a big shot one day, she thinks.• I gave my opinion but, of course, it was a big shot so early in the game.• You see, all the artists wanted to be big shots.• Among Western Conference big shots, only San Antonio seems trouble-free right now.• a meeting of insurance-industry big shots• This is a matter between the big shots.• And they used to race some of the big shots in New Bedford.• Malone, however, choked when it came to making his two biggest shots of the game.
15  drink 飲料 [countableC]DFDDRINK a small amount of a strong alcoholic drink 〔烈酒的〕少量，一小口
shot of
a shot of tequila
一小口特奎拉酒
a shot glass (=a small glass for strong alcoholic drinks)
烈酒杯
→4  See picture of 見圖 GLASS 1 →5 see picture at 見圖 glass1
16  drug 藥物 [countableC] especially American EnglishAmEMDDDRUG an injection of a drug (=when it is put into the body with a needle) 一次注射，一針 SYN British English jab
Have you had your typhoid and cholera shots?
你打過傷寒和霍亂的預防針了嗎？
17  a shot in the arm CONFIDENTsomething that makes you more confident or more successful 鼓舞人心的事情，強心針
The new factory will give the local economy a much-needed shot in the arm.
這家新工廠將會爲當地的經濟注入迫切需要的一針強心劑。
Examples from the Corpus
a shot in the arm• The new factory will give the local economy a real shot in the arm.• Coming back will be a shot in the arm.• In 1922 it received a shot in the arm through a large subsidy from the Central Committee.• It now had the effect of a shot in the arm.• It was like a shot in the arm for us, and our tiredness fell away.• On the Conservative side, the decision of Callaghan not to hold an election came as a shot in the arm.
18. heavy ball 很重的球 [countableC]DS a heavy metal ball that competitors try to throw as far as possible in the sport of shot put 〔體育比賽中推的〕鉛球
→ call the shots at call1(9), → by a long chalk/shot at long1(21), → long shot at long1(18), → buckshot, gunshot, snapshot, pot shot
 COLLOCATIONS
verbs
fire a shot 開槍
The passenger in the car fired three shots.
車上的乘客開了三槍。
take a shot at somebody (=fire a shot trying to hit someone) 朝某人開了一槍
Someone took a shot at her, but missed.
有人朝她開了一槍,但是沒有打中。
a shot hits somebody/something 一槍打中某人/某物
The shot hit the burglar in the chest and killed him instantly.
那一槍擊中竊賊胸膛,他當即斃命。
a shot misses somebody/something (=doesn’t hit them) 一槍沒有打中某人/某物
The first shot missed my head by inches.
第一槍差點擊中我的頭部。
a shot rings out (=is heard) 槍聲響起
nSuddenly, two shots rang out.
ADJECTIVES/NOUN + shot
a pistol/rifle shot 手槍/步槍槍聲
A pistol shot rang out in the darkness.
黑暗中響起一聲槍響。
a single shot (=just one shot) 一槍
He died from a single shot to his heart.
他被人一槍擊中心髒而死。
the fatal shot (=the shot that killed someone) 致命的一槍
It wasn’t clear who had fired the fatal shot.
不清楚是誰開了致命的一槍。
a warning shot (=one fired as a warning to someone) 警告的槍聲
nPolice fired warning shots into the air.
na good shot (=one that hits what you aim at)
It was difficult to get a good shot in the dense forest.
phrases
a volley of shots (=a number of shots fired quickly) 掃射
nHe fired off a volley of shots from his rifle.
Examples from the Corpus
shot• In the second round he muffed a shot about 90 yards and banged his ball against a tree.• This was not a candid shot.• Police fired shots into the air and used water cannon to disperse the crowd.• His first shot missed. The second hit its target.• I got some great shots of Mount Fuji with the sun setting behind it.• It wasn't too windy, but windy enough to cause the occasional shot to go astray.• The cars went past so quickly that she only had time to take a couple of shots.• As Charlie dived for cover behind the altar, a second shot went off.• Peter Jacobsen despatched the first serious shot of the Masters.• Many times the Bruins appeared unprepared for the shots and were in poor rebounding position.• With rigid body, I waited for the shots, but none came.• Shaw made the shot and turned to run down the court.• Denver 105, Bulls 99: Bulls made 39. 8 percent of their shots.
shot of• He poured himself another shot of whiskey.
shot at (doing) something• They have traded the rough-and-tumble world of Texas politics for a shot at Hollywood fame.• A crazy man, some one she had never seen before, took a shot at her from a rooftop.• Anna Well... a shot at it.• Hence, some of the recent below-the-belt shots at Forbes from former Tennessee Gov.• Cannon raised one of her own stones to lie shot at the first where they stole a single.• Disappointment at not getting a sure-thing shot at pop stardom.• That would set him up for a world title shot at the end of this year in Belfast.• The video version was shot at Stonehenge.
take shots at• If he wants to continue, I may take shots at Bam.• So Dole has started taking shots at Forbes.
shot glass• The ski on the bar had six shot glasses glued to it.• The nails had the same shine as the shot glass from which Gruner had sipped his mineral oil.• Manning would follow Foster back to his table by the stove, put the shot glasses in front of him.• They piled into the car and headed off to the local market to sell the shot glasses and recoup cash.• All in all, the view from inside this shot glass is remarkable.
shot2 adjectiveadj [not before noun]
1  CONDITION/STATE OF something spoken in bad condition because of being used too much or treated badly 用壞的；耗盡的；破舊的
My back tires are shot.
我的後輪胎磨壞了。
My nerves were shot to pieces after my driving test.
駕駛執照考試結束後，我感到精疲力竭。
2  be/get/want shot of somebody/something British EnglishBrE spokenGET ON OR OFF A BUS, PLANE ETC to get rid or want to get rid of someone or something 擺脫某人/某物，把某物處理掉
I know the director wants shot of me.
我知道主管想把我開除掉。
Examples from the Corpus
be/get/want shot of somebody/something• If you want to get shot of it through DataEase, it depends on what version you're using.• Helen couldn't wait to get shot of me.
3  be shot through with something 
a) TIMCOLOUR/COLORif a piece of cloth is shot through with a colour, it has very small threads of that colour woven into it 〔布料〕交織着某種顔色
a fine silk shot through with gold threads
織有金線的精美絲綢
b) LOT/LARGE NUMBER OR AMOUNTto have a lot of a particular quality or feeling 充滿〔某種特質或情感〕
a charming collection of stories, shot through with a gentle humour
一本妙趣橫生、引人入勝的短篇小說集
Examples from the Corpus
be shot through with something• fine silk shot through with gold threads• Unfortunately the timber industry is shot through with economic inefficiency.• Statement is shot through with feeling in the long, passionately detailed account of the mutiny.• Violence is endemic and Thomson fashions a stylish off-beat thriller which occasionally meanders but is shot through with genuine menace.• All the stories were shot through with Hurley's dry, gentle humor.• Yet that concept of secular potential was shot through with particular assumptions.• Many of the women's purity associations were shot through with similar class divisions.• This is a genuine kind of knowledge, but it is shot through with subjectivity.• And his parents' letters were shot through with such worry.
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shot to pieces• His left shoulder, which will be operated on in December, was painful, and his confidence shot to pieces.• The Millwall goal was shot to pieces.• Some one else's friends could get shot to pieces, or snagged and torn by the wire, or bombed.• Her nerves were shot to pieces, that was the trouble.• Even if shot to pieces the commanding position of the banqueting hall would still make it defensible.
shot3
x-refthe past tense and past participle of shoot shoot 的過去式和過去分詞
Origin shot1
Old English scot

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