shot
- 01 A2 Elementary
n.a single photograph or a continuous piece of film.
n.a single photographic image or an unbroken sequence of cinematic film exposures.
Simple“He took a beautiful shot of the mountains during the hike.”
In context“The director insisted on re-filming the opening shot several times to capture the exact quality of the fading light.”
- 02 B1 Intermediate
n.an opportunity or a try at doing something.
n.an attempt or opportunity to achieve a goal, often used in the idiom 'give it a shot'.
Simple“I don't know if I can fix the computer, but I'll give it a shot.”
In context“Despite having no prior experience in management, she decided to take a shot at the director position when it became vacant.”
- 03 B1 Intermediate
n.an injection of a drug or a vaccine into the body.
n.a hypodermic injection, typically for the purpose of vaccination or medical treatment.
Simple“The nurse gave me a flu shot in my left arm.”
In context“Travelers are often required to receive a series of shots before entering regions where certain tropical diseases are endemic.”
Synonyms - 04 B1 Intermediate
n.a small amount of strong alcohol, usually drunk quickly from a small glass.
n.a small measure of spirits or liquor, typically equivalent to 30-44 milliliters.
Simple“They ordered a shot of tequila at the bar to celebrate.”
In context“The bartender poured a precise shot of espresso into the cocktail shaker to finish the drink.”
- 05 A2 Elementary
n.the act of kicking, hitting, or throwing a ball toward a goal, or firing a gun.
n.the act of launching a projectile, bullet, or ball toward a specific target or goal.
Simple“The striker took a powerful shot at the goal but missed.”
In context“The hunter waited patiently for a clear shot at the deer, ensuring he had a safe line of fire through the trees.”
- 06 C1 Advanced
n.a comment that is meant to be mean or critical of someone.
n.a critical or insulting remark aimed at a person, often used in the phrase 'cheap shot'.
Simple“That comment about her hair was a bit of a mean shot.”
In context“During the debate, the candidate took a personal shot at his opponent's family history rather than discussing policy.”
Antonyms - 07 C1 Advanced
adj.completely broken, ruined, or too old to use anymore.
adj.worn out, exhausted, or no longer functioning correctly.
Simple“I need a new car because the engine in this one is completely shot.”
In context“After hiking for twelve hours without a break, my knees were absolutely shot and I could barely walk.”
Usage shot dead · shot to fame · shot on target
The past participle of shoot.
Inherited from Middle English schot, from Old English sceot, from Proto-Germanic *skutą; compare the doublet scot.
See scot (“a share”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.