shooting

• Relativo ao esporte ou à atividade de atirar com arma de fogo em alvos, frequentemente em competições.

Relating to the sport or activity of firing guns at targets, often in competitions.

1. Rapid growth or increaseB2informal

   Growing or increasing very quickly and suddenly.

   Crescimento acelerado

   • The company experienced shooting sales after the new product launch.
   • Her shooting popularity made her a star overnight.
   • The shooting rise in prices surprised everyone.

   Sinônimossoaringsurging

2. Pain sensationC1formalmedical

   A sharp, sudden pain that feels like it shoots through the body.

   Dor aguda e repentina

   • He felt a shooting pain in his leg after the injury.
   • She described the shooting pains in her back.
   • The doctor asked about any shooting sensations in her arms.

   Sinônimosacuteknifelikelancinatinglightningpiercingsharpstabbing

• Substantivo que designa o ato de disparar uma arma de fogo ou outra arma de arremesso, ou um esporte ou atividade de tiro.

A noun referring to the act of firing a gun or other projectile weapon, or the sport or activity of shooting.

1. Act of firing a gunB1formal

   The action of firing a gun or other weapon, often in a violent context.

   Disparo de arma de fogo

   • There was a shooting outside the store last night.
   • Police investigated the shooting incident.
   • The shooting left two people injured.

   Sinônimosdischargefiringgunfiregunplayshot

2. Film productionB2formal

   The process of filming a movie, TV show, or video.

   Filmagem

   • Shooting for the new movie begins next week.
   • The shooting took place on location in the mountains.
   • They wrapped up the shooting after three months.

   Sinônimosfilmingrecording

3. Sporting competitionB2formalsport

   A competitive event involving shooting guns at targets.

   Tiro esportivo

   • She won a gold medal in shooting at the Olympics.
   • The shooting competition starts at 9 AM.
   • He practices shooting every weekend.

• Verbo que indica o ato de disparar uma arma, arremessar ou lançar algo com força, mover-se rapidamente ou crescer/desenvolver-se (como uma planta ou broto).

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

verbo irregular

1. Fire a weaponA2formal

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

   Disparar

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

   Sinônimosblastdischargefirelet flylet offtrigger

2. Film or photographB1informal

   To capture images or video using a camera.

   Filmar ou fotografar

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

   Sinônimoscapturefilmphotographrecordtake

3. Move quicklyB1informal

   To move suddenly and rapidly in a particular direction.

   Disparar

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

   Sinônimosboltdartdashflyracerushspeedstreaktearzoom

4. Sports: Kick or hitA2informal

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

   Chutar a bola

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

   Sinônimosfirehitkicksinkstrike

Variantes phrasalshoot downshoot forshoot up