shotnoun
shots
pl
UK
/ʃɒt/
US
/ʃɑt/
Translations
The hunter took a shot at the deer.
Охотник сделал выстрел в оленя.
The director wanted to capture the perfect shot for the movie.
Режиссёр хотел запечатлеть идеальный кадр для фильма.
The nurse gave the patient a flu shot.
Медсестра сделала пациенту инъекцию от гриппа.
He took a shot at solving the puzzle.
Он сделал попытку решить головоломку.
Additional translations
Definitions
An act of firing a gun or other weapon.
The hunter took a shot at the deer but missed.
A photograph.
She captured a beautiful shot of the sunset.
An attempt to achieve or accomplish something.
He took a shot at solving the complex math problem.
A small amount of a drink, especially a strong alcoholic one.
He ordered a shot of whiskey at the bar.
A single dose of a vaccine or drug administered by injection.
The child cried after receiving a flu shot.
A stroke or throw in sports, especially in basketball or golf.
She made an impressive shot from the three-point line.
A film or video sequence recorded continuously by a single camera.
The director wanted to reshoot the scene in one continuous shot.
A heavy metal ball used in the track-and-field event of shot put.
The athlete released the shot with a powerful push.
Small metal pellets collectively used as ammunition, especially for shotguns.
The cartridges were filled with lead shot.
shotinterjection
UK
/ʃɒt/
US
/ʃɑt/
Colloquial exclamation used to claim something, or to express agreement or thanks in South African English.
Definitions
Used to claim or reserve something before anyone else; to call dibs.
Shot! I get the window seat.
(South African informal) Used to express gratitude, agreement, or acknowledgment.
Shot, bru, that was a great help.
shotadjective
UK
/ʃɒt/
US
/ʃɑt/
Translations
The shot wall was full of holes.
Простреленная стена была полна дыр.
Definitions
Worn out or exhausted; in poor condition.
After the long hike, my legs were completely shot.
Ruined or damaged beyond repair.
The old car's engine is shot, so it won't start anymore.
Having been hit or struck by a bullet or other projectile.
The shot bird fell from the sky.
shootverb

shot

Past Simple

shot
Past Simple
shot
Past Participle
shooting
Gerund
UK
/ʃuːt/
US
/ʃut/
Translations
He learned how to shoot a bow and arrow.
Он научился стрелять из лука и стрел.
The director decided to shoot the movie in black and white.
Режиссер решил снимать фильм в черно-белом формате.
He managed to shoot the ball into the goal.
Ему удалось забить мяч в ворота.
Definitions
To fire a bullet or other projectile from a gun or weapon.
The hunter aimed carefully before he shot the deer.
To move suddenly and rapidly in a particular direction.
The car shot forward as soon as the light turned green.
To film or photograph a scene or subject.
The director decided to shoot the final scene at sunset.
To kick, hit, or throw a ball or puck in an attempt to score a goal.
The player shot the ball into the net, scoring the winning goal.
To inject a drug intravenously.
He was caught shooting heroin in the alley.
To send forth or emit something suddenly.
The geyser shot water high into the air.
shootnoun
Definitions
A young branch or growth from a plant.
The gardener was excited to see new shoots emerging from the soil.
A session of filming or photography.
The model arrived early for the photo shoot.
A hunting expedition.
They organized a shoot in the countryside for the weekend.
shootadjective
Definitions
Attributive: relating to or intended for a shoot (filming/photography session) or to the young growth of a plant.
The production team finalized the shoot schedule before arriving on set.
shootinterjection
Definitions
An expression of mild frustration or disappointment.
Shoot! I forgot my keys at home.
An exclamation used to express surprise or disbelief.
Shoot! I can't believe you won the lottery!
A way to encourage someone to go ahead or proceed with what they were saying or doing.
You have a question? Shoot!