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one shot

/wʌn ʃɒt/

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B2informalcommon/wʌn ʃɒt/

An informal expression meaning a single attempt, opportunity, or chance to achieve something, often implying that there will be no second try.

ruНеформальное выражение, означающее единственную попытку, возможность или шанс достичь чего-либо, часто подразумевающее, что второго раза не будет.esExpresión informal que significa un único intento, oportunidad o posibilidad de lograr algo, a menudo implicando que no habrá una segunda vez.frExpression informelle désignant une unique tentative, occasion ou chance d'atteindre quelque chose, impliquant souvent qu'il n'y aura pas de seconde fois.deUmgangssprachlicher Ausdruck für die einzige Gelegenheit, Möglichkeit oder Chance, etwas zu erreichen, oft mit der Betonung, dass es keinen zweiten Versuch geben wird.ptExpressão informal que significa uma única tentativa, oportunidade ou chance de alcançar algo, geralmente sugerindo que não haverá uma segunda vez.zh非正式表达,指唯一的一次尝试、机会或可能性,常暗示没有第二次机会。arتعبير غير رسمي يعني المحاولة الوحيدة أو الفرصة الوحيدة لتحقيق شيء ما، وكثيرًا ما يفهم منه أنه لا توجد فرصة ثانية.

  1. Single attempt B2 informal

    An opportunity or attempt that happens only once, with no second chance.

    • This is your one shot to impress the boss.
    • He only had one shot at the target.
    • Life gives you only one shot at some opportunities.

    ruОдин шансesúnica oportunidadfrtentative uniquedeEinmalige ChanceptÚnica chancezh唯一机会arفرصة واحدة

  2. Single drink B1 informal

    A single serving of an alcoholic drink, typically a small measure of spirits.

    • He ordered a one shot of whiskey.
    • She poured herself a one shot of vodka.
    • The bartender served a one shot of tequila.

    ruОдна порцияesChupitofrdose (d'alcool)deEin ShotptDose únicazh一份酒arجرعة واحدة

  3. Single photograph or scene B2 informal

    A single continuous take or photograph in filmmaking or photography.

    • The director filmed the entire scene in one shot.
    • He captured the perfect sunset in one shot.
    • The movie's opening sequence was a single one shot.

    ruОдин дубльesPlano secuenciafrplan uniquedeEine AufnahmeptTomada únicazh一个镜头arلقطة واحدة