| 词汇 | take a shot at something |
| 释义 | Idiom take a shot at somethingtake 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 something) tv. to try (to do) something. I don’t think I can do it, but I’ll take a shot at it. |
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