shot

• Описывает что-то испорченное, изношенное или истощённое; также неформально используется в значении 'избавившийся от' или 'покончивший с'.

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.

   Переливчатый

   • 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.

   Synonymschangeablechatoyantiridescentopalescent

• Существительное с множеством значений, включая акт выстрела снарядом, твёрдый метательный снаряд из огнестрельного оружия, спортивный замах или удар, возможность сделать что-либо, умение человека стрелять, последовательность кадров в фильме, инъекция, небольшая порция алкоголя, агрессивное замечание, приблизительная оценка, неформальная фотография, тяжёлый металлический шар для толкания ядра, взрывной заряд, удар, причиняющий травму, попытка забить гол в игре, любое усилие или попытка, а также запуск ракеты или космического аппарата.

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.

   Выстрел

   • 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.

   Synonymsblastcannonadedischargefiringgunshotsalvovolley

2. Projectile from a firearmB1formal

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

   Пуля

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

   Synonymsballbulletpelletprojectileslug

3. Sports swing or strikeA2formalsport

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

   Удар

   • 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.

   Synonymsdrivehitkicklobsmashstrikestrokeswingvolley

4. Opportunity or attemptB1informal

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

   Попытка

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

   Synonymsattemptchancecrackgoopportunitystabtry

5. Person's shooting abilityB2informal

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

   Стрелок

   • 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.

   Synonymscrack shotgunnermarksmansharpshootershooter

6. Film sequenceB1formalart

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

   Кадр

   • 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.

   Synonymstake

• Глагол, обозначающий акт стрельбы из оружия, запуска снаряда или быстрого движения/роста.

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

irregular verb

1. Fire a weaponA2formal

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

   Стрелять

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

   Synonymsblastdischargefirelet flylet offtrigger

2. Film or photographB1informal

   To capture images or video using a camera.

   Снимать

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

   Synonymscapturefilmphotographrecordtake

3. Move quicklyB1informal

   To move suddenly and rapidly in a particular direction.

   Мчаться

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

   Synonymsboltdartdashflyracerushspeedstreaktearzoom

4. Sports: Kick or hitA2informal

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

   Ударить по мячу

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

   Synonymsfirehitkicksinkstrike

Phrasal variantsshoot downshoot forshoot up