shoots
- 01 B1 Intermediate
n.new parts of a plant that are just starting to grow above the ground.
n.the first aerial parts of a plant to emerge from the seed or the ground, or new growth on an existing plant.
Simple“In early spring, green shoots began to appear in the garden.”
In context“The gardener carefully protected the tender green shoots from the late frost by covering them with a light layer of mulch.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.planned times when people take professional photos or film a movie.
n.occasions or sessions during which professional photography or filmmaking takes place.
Simple“The model had three different photo shoots scheduled for this week.”
In context“The production manager coordinated several location shoots across the city to ensure the urban aesthetic remained consistent throughout the film.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
interj.a way to say 'yes', 'okay', or 'of course' in Hawaii.
interj.a regional marker of agreement or affirmation equivalent to 'alright' or 'okay'.
Simple“Want to go to the beach later? Shoots, let's go.”
In context“When asked if he could help with the surfboard repairs, he simply replied, 'Shoots,' and grabbed his toolkit.”
UsageCommonly used in Hawaii to signal agreement or to say goodbye.