英語學習筆記：

shot n. 子彈；v. 開槍這個動作；拍攝，在口語中可以用來表示嘗試、少量飲品
potshot v. 胡亂射擊，引申義為肆意抨擊，不公平的批評
give it a shot 嘗試
a shot of tequila 一小杯龍舌蘭
a shot in the dark 沒有根據的猜測
a shot in the arm 讓人感到自信或成功的事物，興奮劑，激勵
shot in the neck 喝醉酒
long shot 大膽的猜想，有風險
by a long shot 無論如何，不管怎樣
give it someone’s best shot 盡最大可能嘗試
call (all) the shots 發號施令
She was killed by a single shot to the head.
她被正中頭部的一槍奪去了性命。
I managed to get some good shots of the carnival.
我設法想在狂歡會上拍點照片。
I don’t think I can do it, but I’ll take a shot at it.
我覺得我們做不到，但是可以試試。
My answer to the last question was a complete shot in the dark.
最后一題的答案完全是我瞎想的。
It was like a shot in the arm for us, and our tiredness fell away.
這就像給我們打了興奮劑一樣，我們的疲勞就這么消失無影了。
He’s shot in the neck every day.
每天吃晚飯的時候他都醉醺醺的。
Your solution is a long shot, but we'll try it and hope it works.
你的方法很大膽，但是我們還是會試試，希望有用。
You haven't done your share of the work by a long shot.
不管怎樣，你沒有做好你分內的事。
Greg will be a tough opponent to beat, but I'll give it my best shot.
Greg是個很強勁的對手，但是我一定會盡最大努力的。
He enjoys taking pot shots at the government whenever the opportunity arises.
只要一有機會他就抨擊政府。
Why do you have to call all the shots?
為什么你要指揮大家？

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