shot

• Descreve algo estragado, desgastado ou exausto; informalmente, também significa 'livre de' ou 'que se livrou de'.

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.

   Iridescente

   • 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.

   Sinônimoschangeablechatoyantiridescentopalescent

• Substantivo com muitos significados, incluindo o ato de disparar uma arma, o projétil sólido disparado por uma arma de fogo, uma tacada ou arremesso em esporte, uma oportunidade de fazer algo, a habilidade de atirar, uma sequência de cenas de um filme, uma injeção, uma pequena dose de bebida alcoólica, um comentário agressivo, uma estimativa aproximada, uma fotografia informal, a bola pesada de metal usada no arremesso de peso, uma carga explosiva, um golpe que causa ferimento, uma tentativa de marcar gol em um jogo, qualquer esforço ou tentativa e também o lançamento de um foguete ou nave espacial.

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.

   Disparo

   • 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.

   Sinônimosblastcannonadedischargefiringgunshotsalvovolley

2. Projectile from a firearmB1formal

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

   Projétil de arma de fogo

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

   Sinônimosballbulletpelletprojectileslug

3. Sports swing or strikeA2formalsport

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

   Golpe

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdrivehitkicklobsmashstrikestrokeswingvolley

4. Opportunity or attemptB1informal

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

   Tentativa

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

   Sinônimosattemptchancecrackgoopportunitystabtry

5. Person's shooting abilityB2informal

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

   Atirador

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscrack shotgunnermarksmansharpshootershooter

6. Film sequenceB1formalart

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

   Plano

   • 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.

   Sinônimostake

• 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