longshot

• Em fotografia e cinema, plano ou fotografia feita a grande distância, abrangendo uma visão ampla do objeto ou da cena. Em sentido figurado, tentativa, aposta ou empreendimento com pouca probabilidade de sucesso.

A noun referring to a photograph taken from a distance, capturing a wide view of the subject or scene.

1. Photograph from a distanceB2formal

   A photograph taken from a far distance, capturing a wide view of the subject.

   Plano geral

   • The director used a longshot to show the entire battlefield.
   • A longshot of the city skyline was featured in the magazine.
   • The photographer captured a beautiful longshot of the mountain range.

   Sinônimoslong shot

2. Unlikely successB2informal

   An attempt or venture that has a very small chance of succeeding.

   Sucesso improvável

   • His bid for the presidency was considered a longshot.
   • Betting on that horse is a real longshot.
   • She took a longshot and applied for the top position.

   Sinônimosdark horseflukeslim chanceunderdog

   Antônimoscertaintysure thing