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• Bezeichnet etwas, das kaputt, abgenutzt oder erschöpft ist; umgangssprachlich auch für 'etwas losgeworden' oder 'damit fertig'.

Describes something that is ruined, worn out, or exhausted; also used informally to mean 'rid of' or 'finished with'.

1. Varying in colorC1formal

   Describing a fabric or surface that changes color when viewed from different angles or in different lights.

   Schillernd

   • She wore a dress of shot silk that shimmered from blue to green.
   • The artist used shot colors in the painting to create a dynamic effect.
   • The fabric was shot with gold threads, giving it a luxurious sheen.

   Synonymechangeablechatoyantiridescentopalescent

• Substantiv mit vielen Bedeutungen, unter anderem: das Abfeuern einer Schusswaffe, ein Geschoss, ein Versuch oder Wurf in Sport und Spiel, eine Gelegenheit, das Können im Schießen, eine Filmaufnahme, eine Injektion, ein kleiner Schluck Alkohol, eine spitze Bemerkung, eine grobe Schätzung, ein Schnappschuss, die Kugel beim Kugelstoßen, eine Sprengladung sowie der Start einer Rakete.

A noun with multiple meanings, including the act of firing a projectile, a solid missile from a firearm, a sports swing or strike, an opportunity to do something, a person's shooting ability, a film sequence, an injection, a small alcoholic drink, an aggressive remark, a rough estimate, an informal photograph, a heavy metal ball used in shot put, an explosive charge, a blow causing injury, an attempt to score in a game, any effort or attempt, and the launching of a missile or spacecraft.

1. Firing a projectileB1formal

   The act of discharging a weapon, such as a gun or cannon.

   Schuss

   • The soldier fired a warning shot into the air.
   • He heard a single shot ring out from the forest.
   • The cannon shot was aimed at the enemy fortress.

   Synonymeblastcannonadedischargefiringgunshotsalvovolley

2. Projectile from a firearmB1formal

   A solid missile, such as a bullet or pellet, discharged from a firearm.

   Geschoss

   • The shot lodged in the wooden wall.
   • Hunters use lead shots for bird hunting.
   • The gun was loaded with a single shot.

   Synonymeballbulletpelletprojectileslug

3. Sports swing or strikeA2formalsport

   The action of striking a ball with a racket, club, bat, cue, or hand in sports.

   Schlag

   • Her tennis shot went straight over the net.
   • He practiced his golf shot on the driving range.
   • The basketball player made a perfect jump shot.

   Synonymedrivehitkicklobsmashstrikestrokeswingvolley

4. Opportunity or attemptB1informal

   A chance to do something or an attempt at achieving something.

   Versuch

   • Give it your best shot!
   • This is my only shot at winning the competition.
   • She took a shot at solving the puzzle.

   Synonymeattemptchancecrackgoopportunitystabtry

5. Person's shooting abilityB2informal

   A person who shoots, often in reference to their skill level.

   Schütze

   • He is a good shot with a rifle.
   • The hunter is known as an excellent shot.
   • She is a poor shot and rarely hits the target.

   Synonymecrack shotgunnermarksmansharpshootershooter

6. Film sequenceB1formalart

   A continuous series of pictures that forms a single unit of action in a movie.

   Einstellung

   • The director filmed the opening shot in one take.
   • That long shot of the landscape was breathtaking.
   • The camera shot focused on the actor's face.

   Synonymetake

• Deutsches Verb für das Abfeuern einer Schusswaffe, das Abschießen eines Geschosses oder für schnelles Wachsen bzw. plötzliches Hervorschießen.

A verb used to indicate the act of firing a weapon, propelling a projectile, or rapidly moving or growing.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Fire a weaponA2formal

   To fire a bullet or projectile from a gun or other weapon.

   Schießen

   • The soldier shot at the target.
   • He accidentally shot himself in the foot.
   • Hunters shoot deer during the season.

   Synonymeblastdischargefirelet flylet offtrigger

2. Film or photographB1informal

   To capture images or video using a camera.

   Filmen oder fotografieren

   • They shot the movie in Hollywood.
   • Can you shoot a photo of us together?
   • The documentary was shot in Africa.

   Synonymecapturefilmphotographrecordtake

3. Move quicklyB1informal

   To move suddenly and rapidly in a particular direction.

   Sich schnell bewegen

   • The arrow shot through the air.
   • He shot past me on his bike.
   • The car shot out of the driveway.

   Synonymeboltdartdashflyracerushspeedstreaktearzoom

4. Sports: Kick or hitA2informal

   To kick or hit a ball towards the goal in sports like soccer or basketball.

   Auf das Tor schießen

   • She shot the basketball and scored.
   • He shot the puck into the net.
   • The player shot from the penalty spot.

   Synonymefirehitkicksinkstrike

Phrasal-Variantenshoot downshoot forshoot up