| 词汇 | take a shot at |
| 释义 | Idiom take a try at something and take a shot at sth; take a stab at sth; take a whack at sth Theme: TRYING to give something a try. (The expression with shot is informal.)I don't know if I can eat a whole pizza, but I'll be happy to take a shot at it.I can't seem to get this computer to work right. Would you like to take a try at it?Sure. Take a stab at it.I don't know if I can do it or not, but I'll take a whack at it. Idiom take a shot attake a shot at (something) to make an attempt to do something.I wasn't sure of the answer, but I thought I'd take a shot at it anyway.He's proven himself to be a talented actor and now he's having a shot at directing. Related vocabulary: give something a whirltake a shot (at someone or something)1. To fire a weapon at someone or something. I took a shot at the target but didn't even come close. The officer took a shot into the air above the suspect as a warning. 2. To attempt or try something. I don't know that I'll be able to do much better, but I'll take a shot. Give me the controller—I'll take a shot at beating the boss. take a shot at (someone or something)To criticize someone or something very harshly; to verbally attack someone, especially in a belittling or demeaning way. I feel bad for taking a shot at his like that, but it was just so dumb that I couldn't resist saying something. I feel like you've been taking shots at me all day—what's your problem? He's not known for his civility, and he's not afraid to take a shot when someone annoys him. take a shot at someone or something1. to fire a shot at someone or something. The hunter took a shot at the deer. Who took a shot at my mailbox? 2. Go to a try at something. |
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