shot
/ʃɒt/ (bre, ipa) · /ʃɑːt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈshät/ (ame, mw)
shot — 動詞
- shotpresent simple I / you / we / they
- shots3rd person singular
- shotting-ing form
- shottedpast simple
1. the form of the verb 'shoot' that is used when describing actions that happened
射；拍攝
shoot 的過去式與過去分詞
the form of the verb 'shoot' that is used when describing actions that happened in the past. It works both as the simple past tense — for example, 'Asher shot the ball into the net' — and as the past participle — for example, 'The director has shot all the scenes already'.
Yasmin shot at the target three times during the competition.
Yasmin 在比賽中朝目標射擊了三次。
past simple: shoot + at + [target]
Feng shot the entire wedding ceremony with his old camera.
Feng 用他的舊相機拍下了整場婚禮。
past simple: shoot + [event] + with [camera]
Asher shot the ball past the goalkeeper in the final minute.
Asher 在最後一分鐘把球射過守門員。
Ingrid has shot over a hundred short films in her career.
Ingrid 在她的事業中已經拍攝了超過一百部短片。
The scene was shot on location in the old town square.
那場戲是在舊城區廣場實地拍攝的。
文法句型
shoot → shot → shot
用法筆記
Irregular verb — never add -ed. The form 'shooted' is not accepted in standard English. The same spelling 'shot' is used for both the simple past tense and the past participle.
常見錯誤
shot — 名詞
- shotsingular
- shotsplural
1. In sports and games, using your foot, hand, or a piece of equipment to send a ba
射門；投籃
運動中為得分而踢、打或擲球
In sports and games, using your foot, hand, or a piece of equipment to send a ball toward a goal, basket, or scoring area.
Quinn took a powerful shot from outside the penalty area, but the ball went wide.
Quinn 從禁區外大力射門，但球偏了。
take + a + shot + from [position]
Her final shot hit the crossbar and bounced away from the goal.
她最後一球擊中橫樑，彈離球門。
The basketball player's last shot won the match at the buzzer.
那位籃球選手的最後一投在蜂鳴器響起時贏得了比賽。
Eitan practised his golf shot for hours at the driving range before the tournament.
Eitan 在練習場練習高爾夫擊球好幾個小時，為比賽做準備。
The goalkeeper saved every shot that came her way during the second half.
守門員在下半場擋住了所有朝她飛來的射門。
文法句型
take + a + shot
have + a + shot
[person] + shot + verb
用法筆記
Countable noun. Often used with verbs like take, have, make, or save. The specific type of shot (e.g. golf shot, tennis shot, penalty shot) depends on the sport.
常見錯誤
2. When someone uses a gun or similar weapon to send out a bullet, or the noise tha
射擊；開槍
槍械等武器的發射動作或聲音
When someone uses a gun or similar weapon to send out a bullet, or the noise that this action produces.
The soldiers heard a single shot ring out across the valley.
士兵們聽到一聲槍響迴盪在山谷中。
a + [adjective] + shot — describes the firing event
Anjali fired two warning shots into the air to scare the wild dogs away.
Anjali 對空鳴了兩槍警告，想嚇走野狗。
The police officer's shot hit the target exactly where she had aimed.
員警的那一槍精準地命中了瞄準的目標。
Élise loaded the rifle carefully and prepared her first shot at the competition.
Élise 小心翼翼地裝好子彈，準備她在比賽中的第一發射擊。
They heard the sound of gun shots coming from somewhere deep inside the forest.
他們聽到森林深處傳來槍聲。
文法句型
fire + a + shot
a + shot + rings out
用法筆記
Countable when referring to individual firing events (fired three shots). Uncountable when referring to the general concept (shot rang out). Distinguish from bullet, which is the projectile itself.
常見錯誤
3. A person who fires a gun, typically described in terms of how skilled they are a
射手；槍手
射擊的人，尤指技巧好壞
A person who fires a gun, typically described in terms of how skilled they are at hitting targets.
Dewi is an excellent shot and rarely misses the target during practice.
Dewi 是神射手，練習時幾乎從未失手。
be + a + good/excellent/poor + shot — describes shooting ability
The army only recruits soldiers who are good shots with a rifle.
軍隊只招募步槍射得準的人。
Antonia was the best shot in her shooting club for three years in a row.
Antonia 連續三年是射擊俱樂部裡最準的射手。
Ziad turned out to be a poor shot during training and needed extra practice.
Ziad 在訓練中槍法很差，需要額外練習。
文法句型
be + a + [adjective] + shot
用法筆記
Almost always used with an adjective (good shot, bad shot, excellent shot, poor shot) to evaluate the person's skill. Rarely used without a modifier — 'he is a shot' is unnatural.
常見錯誤
4. A casual attempt at doing something, often something new or challenging that you
嘗試
嘗試做某事，尤指未做過的事
A casual attempt at doing something, often something new or challenging that you are not sure you can succeed at.
Quinn decided to give the new job a shot and sent in an application.
Quinn 決定試試看這份新工作，於是寄出了申請表。
give + [something] + a shot — informal idiom for 'try'
Haruto's first shot at fixing the old motorcycle engine did not work out.
Haruto 第一次嘗試修理那台舊機車並沒有成功。
I think you should take another shot at solving that difficult puzzle.
我覺得你應該再試著解那道難題。
The team's best shot at winning the championship ended in a close defeat.
這支隊伍爭奪冠軍的最佳機會以些微差距落敗收場。
Rosa had never tried surfing before, but she said she would give it a shot.
Rosa 從未衝過浪，但她說她願意試一試。
文法句型
give + [something] + a + shot
have + a + shot + at + [something]
[possessive] + shot + at + [something]
用法筆記
Informal register — suitable for conversation and casual writing, but not formal documents. Common in fixed phrases: give it a shot, have a shot at, be worth a shot. Distinguish from noun/13 (a guess or estimate based on little information).
常見錯誤
5. A picture taken with a camera, especially an informal or unplanned one rather th
照片；相片
用相機拍攝的影像
A picture taken with a camera, especially an informal or unplanned one rather than a formal portrait.
Obi took a lovely shot of the sunset over the mountains during their hike.
Obi 在健行時拍了一張山上日落的美麗照片。
take + a + shot + of + [subject] — photograph
Rachel showed us holiday shots from her recent trip to the south of France.
Rachel 和我們分享了她最近法國南部之旅的度假照片。
The photographer captured a beautiful close-up shot of the rare bird.
攝影師捕捉到了那隻稀有鳥類的美麗特寫照片。
Erik carefully framed the shot so that the old temple was right in the centre.
Erik 仔細構圖，讓那座古老的寺廟正好位於畫面中央。
Anjali took several shots of the street market, each one full of colour and life.
Anjali 拍了幾張市集的照片，每張都充滿色彩與活力。
- photo
similar register, slightly more common in everyday speech
- photograph
more formal, used in official or artistic contexts
- snapshot
emphasises speed and informality
文法句型
take + a + shot + of + [subject]
用法筆記
Countable noun. More informal than photograph and slightly more informal than photo. Common in phrases like take a shot, get a shot, or snap a shot (very informal).
常見錯誤
6. A single continuous piece of film or video recorded in one unbroken stretch with
鏡頭
電影中不間斷拍攝的一段畫面
A single continuous piece of film or video recorded in one unbroken stretch with a single camera, forming part of a larger scene or sequence in a movie, television programme, or video.
The opening shot of the film showed a woman walking alone through thick fog.
電影的開場鏡頭是一個女人獨自走在濃霧中。
opening shot / closing shot — position in the film
Iker rehearsed the scene for hours before the director called for the first shot.
Iker 排練了這場戲好幾個小時，導演才喊開拍第一個鏡頭。
The camera operator followed the actor's movement in a long continuous shot.
攝影師用一鏡到底的長鏡頭跟隨演員的動作。
The director wanted a close-up shot of the child's frightened face.
導演想要一個小孩驚恐臉部的特寫鏡頭。
That action sequence was filmed in a single shot without any editing tricks.
那場動作戲是用一鏡到底的方式拍攝的，完全沒有剪接技巧。
文法句型
[adjective] + shot + of + [subject]
the + [adjective] + shot
用法筆記
Countable noun. Distinguish from scene, which is a series of shots set in one location with a single dramatic unit. A shot is the smallest building block of a film, filmed continuously by one camera.
常見錯誤
7. a single serving of a strong liquor, such as whiskey or tequila, that people usu
烈酒
一小杯高濃度烈酒
a single serving of a strong liquor, such as whiskey or tequila, that people usually swallow all at once.
Asher ordered a shot of whiskey at the bar.
Asher 在酒吧點了一杯威士忌。
collocation: a shot of + liquor name
The bartender poured Lan a single shot of tequila with lime.
酒保替 Lan 倒了一小杯龍舌蘭酒搭配檸檬。
After the wedding toast, everyone downed their shot in one go.
婚禮敬酒後，每個人都一口乾掉了他們的烈酒。
Élise felt the burn of the vodka shot as it went down.
Élise 感覺到伏特加烈酒入喉時的灼熱感。
The recipe calls for a shot of dark rum and some lime juice.
食譜要求加一杯黑蘭姆酒和一些檸檬汁。
文法句型
a shot of + drink
用法筆記
In most English-speaking regions, a standard shot is roughly 1.5 fluid ounces (44 ml).
常見錯誤
8. a concentrated serving of a strong-tasting beverage that contains no alcohol, su
濃縮飲品
少量味道強烈的非酒精飲料
a concentrated serving of a strong-tasting beverage that contains no alcohol, such as espresso or a wellness tonic.
The café serves a small shot of espresso alongside the dessert.
這家咖啡館在甜點旁附上一小杯濃縮咖啡。
collocation: a shot of espresso
Putri added a shot of ginger juice to the smoothie for flavour.
Putri 在冰沙裡加了一小匙薑汁增添風味。
The bartender offered Yara a shot of wheatgrass at the juice bar.
酒保在果汁吧給了 Yara 一杯小麥草汁。
Indra bought a shot of energy drink from the convenience store before the exam.
Indra 在考試前到便利商店買了一小罐能量飲料。
- dose
emphasises medicinal or health-related effect more than taste
文法句型
a shot of + drink
用法筆記
This sense is most common in café menus, juice bars, and health-product packaging. It always implies a concentrated or potent serving.
9. a dose of medicine or a vaccine that is pushed into the body through a needle; a
注射
用針筒注入體內的藥物或疫苗
a dose of medicine or a vaccine that is pushed into the body through a needle; an injection.
The nurse gave Ife a flu shot before winter arrived.
護士在冬天來臨前幫 Ife 打了流感疫苗。
collocation: flu shot / get a shot
Paloma needed a tetanus shot after stepping on a rusty nail.
Paloma 踩到生鏽的釘子後需要打一劑破傷風疫苗。
The doctor recommended a daily shot of insulin for the patient.
醫生建議那位病人每天注射一次胰島素。
Felipe felt a quick pinch when the vaccination shot went into his arm.
Felipe 感覺到疫苗針扎進手臂時的那一下刺痛。
The clinic offers free COVID-19 booster shots for elderly residents.
這間診所為年長居民免費提供 COVID-19 加強針。
文法句型
a shot of + drug/vaccine
get a shot
give someone a shot
用法筆記
Common collocations include the specific vaccine name followed by 'shot' (e.g., flu shot, tetanus shot, COVID shot). 'Booster shot' refers to a repeat dose that strengthens immunity.
常見錯誤
10. the metal sphere that competitors heave for maximum distance in the sport of sho
鉛球
鉛球比賽用的金屬球
the metal sphere that competitors heave for maximum distance in the sport of shot-put.
Quinn lifted the shot over her shoulder before throwing it across the field.
Quinn 將鉛球舉過肩頭，然後用力擲向場地另一頭。
action sequence: lift + throw the shot
The athlete polished the metal shot between each round of the competition.
那名運動員在每一輪比賽之間擦拭金屬鉛球。
Yasmin threw the shot farther than anyone in the state finals that year.
Yasmin 在當年的州決賽中將鉛球擲得比任何人都遠。
Each shot weighs about seven kilograms in men's shot-put events.
男子鉛球項目中，每顆鉛球約重七公斤。
- metal ball
descriptive term rather than a standard sporting label
文法句型
the + shot
throw the shot
用法筆記
This sense is specific to the sport of shot-put and is always used with 'the' when referring to the specific ball. In competition, women use a 4 kg shot and men use a 7.26 kg shot.
11. tiny round metallic pellets packed inside a shotgun cartridge that scatter in a
霰彈
散彈槍使用的小金屬彈丸
tiny round metallic pellets packed inside a shotgun cartridge that scatter in a wide pattern when fired.
The hunter loaded the shotgun with birdshot for duck hunting.
獵人為了獵鴨將散彈槍裝上細霰彈。
compound: birdshot (type of shot)
The police found small metal shot scattered across the floor of the warehouse.
警方在倉庫地板上發現了散落的小金屬霰彈。
Mert cleaned the shotgun and filled it with fresh shot for the next hunt.
Mert 清理了散彈槍，並裝入新霰彈準備下一次打獵。
The farmer keeps a shotgun loaded with heavy shot to protect the livestock.
農夫隨身帶著一把裝了重霰彈的散彈槍來保護牲畜。
文法句型
load + with shot
shot + verb (scatter/spread)
用法筆記
This noun is uncountable when referring to the substance as a mass (e.g., 'the cartridge is filled with shot'). Individual pellets are called 'shot pellets' or 'BBs' in casual speech.
12. a solid object, such as a bullet, cannonball, or artillery shell, that is fired
彈丸；子彈
從槍砲發射的固體物體
a solid object, such as a bullet, cannonball, or artillery shell, that is fired from a weapon.
A single shot from the cannon tore through the wall of the fortress.
一發砲彈從大砲射出，擊穿了堡壘的城牆。
collocation: a shot from the cannon
Henry heard the whizz of a shot passing close to his helmet.
Henry 聽到一發子彈呼嘯而過，離他的頭盔很近。
Historians found an old cannon shot buried beneath the castle courtyard.
歷史學家在城堡庭院地下發現了一枚古老的砲彈。
The forensic team recovered the shot that was lodged in the wooden door.
鑑識小組找到了卡在木門裡的子彈。
- bullet
the standard word for a modern firearm projectile
- cannonball
large solid projectile fired from a cannon
- shell
an explosive projectile fired from artillery
文法句型
a + shot + from + weapon
用法筆記
This sense is more commonly used for historical artillery (cannonballs) and in formal or technical descriptions. For modern firearms, 'bullet' is the usual word.
13. A guess or rough estimate that someone makes without having all the necessary fa
猜測
基於少量資訊所做的推測
A guess or rough estimate that someone makes without having all the necessary facts, often because they have to decide or act quickly.
Tariro did not know the capital of Finland, so she made a wild shot.
Tariro 不知道芬蘭的首都，所以她隨便猜了一個答案。
make a wild shot — a guess with no real information
The mechanic took a shot at the problem before looking at the engine manual.
技師在翻閱引擎手冊之前，先憑猜測試著解決問題。
take a shot at [something] — attempt to guess or solve
Bao's estimate for the repair cost was just a shot in the dark.
Bao 對維修費用的估算只是胡亂瞎猜的。
When the teacher asked for the answer, Paul took a shot at it.
老師問答案時，Paul 試著猜了一個。
The team had no real data, so every number they gave was a rough shot.
團隊沒有實際數據，所以每個數字都是粗略猜測。
- guess
neutral, everyday alternative; less dramatic than 'shot'
- estimate
more deliberate and slightly more formal; implies some basis
- speculation
implies thinking based on incomplete evidence; more formal
用法筆記
Common in the fixed expressions 'a shot in the dark', 'a wild shot', and 'a rough shot'. Not used in formal or academic writing.
常見錯誤
14. A harsh, critical, or aggressive comment aimed at a specific person, often said
批評
針對某人的尖刻攻擊性言論
A harsh, critical, or aggressive comment aimed at a specific person, often said during an argument or as a way of attacking someone.
Emre's parting shot at the meeting was that nobody listened to him anyway.
Emre 在會議上的臨別狠話是反正也沒人聽他說話。
parting shot — a final critical remark made when leaving
Sana could not help making a cheap shot about her brother's haircut.
Sana 忍不住對弟弟的髮型說了句刻薄話。
cheap shot — an unfair or unkind critical remark
The senator's comment was a shot at the other party's new spending plan.
那位參議員的評論是在抨擊對手的開支計畫。
Iris took a shot at her colleague for arriving late to every training session.
Iris 批評她的同事每次訓練都遲到。
- compliment
a positive, praising remark
- praise
expression of approval or admiration
用法筆記
Frequently appears in the fixed expressions 'parting shot' (a final critical remark when leaving) and 'cheap shot' (an unfair or petty criticism). Common with 'take a shot at [someone]'.
常見錯誤
15. A measured amount of explosive material used for blowing up rock, earth, or othe
爆破用炸藥
用於爆破岩石的定量炸藥
A measured amount of explosive material used for blowing up rock, earth, or other solid materials, especially in mining, quarrying, or construction.
The mining crew set the shot and moved to a safe distance before detonation.
採礦團隊裝好炸藥後，在引爆前退到安全距離。
set the shot — prepare an explosive charge for detonation
Gabriel calculated how much explosive each shot would need to break the granite.
Gabriel 計算了每次爆破需要多少炸藥才能擊碎花崗岩。
each shot — a single charge of explosives used in one blast
Workers loaded the shot into the drilled hole and connected the fuse.
工人將炸藥裝入鑽孔中並連接引信。
A misfired shot in the quarry delayed the entire construction project by days.
採石場的一次拒爆讓整個營建工程延誤了好幾天。
用法筆記
Technical term in mining and construction. Objects are typically 'set', 'loaded', or 'fired'. 'Misfired shot' refers to a charge that fails to detonate. Not used in everyday conversation.
常見錯誤
shot — 形容詞
- shotpositive
- shottercomparative
- shottestsuperlative
1. refers to woven cloth where threads of another colour are added, making the visi
閃色；變色
織物因角度不同而顏色變化
refers to woven cloth where threads of another colour are added, making the visible colour shift or shimmer as you change the viewing angle.
The shot silk curtains shimmered with green and gold in the sunlight.
那塊閃色絲綢窗簾在陽光下閃爍著綠色和金色。
shot + silk — pre-nominal adjective before fabric type
Dahlia chose shot taffeta in a deep magenta for her evening gown.
Dahlia 為她的晚禮服選擇了深洋紅色的閃色塔夫綢。
Darius admired how the shot velvet changed colour as the bride walked down the aisle.
Darius 讚嘆那塊閃色天鵝絨如何在新娘走過走道時改變顏色。
The fabric was shot with silver threads that caught every light in the room.
這塊布料織入了銀線，捕捉了房間裡的每一道光芒。
Min's favourite blouse is made of a shot silk that shifts from blue to purple.
Min 最喜歡的襯衫是用一種會從藍色漸變為紫色的閃色絲綢做的。
- iridescent
more general — describes any surface that shifts colour, not just fabric
- shimmering
focuses on the optical effect rather than the weave technique
- changeable
an older, less common term for shot fabric; now rare
文法句型
shot + [fabric type] (silk, taffeta, velvet)
be shot with [colour/thread]
用法筆記
Typically used before a fabric name (shot silk, shot taffeta) or in the passive pattern 'be shot with [thread/colour]'. Not used for non-fabric materials.
常見錯誤
2. no longer in a working or usable condition because of age, heavy use, or damage;
報廢；累垮
東西損壞無法使用，或人極度疲倦
no longer in a working or usable condition because of age, heavy use, or damage; also used to describe a person who is extremely tired.
After twelve years of daily use, the old washing machine was completely shot.
那台舊洗衣機使用了十二年之後，已經完全報廢了。
collocation: completely shot — intensifier before predicative adjective
Allison felt absolutely shot after working two night shifts in a row.
Allison 連續上了兩個大夜班之後，覺得累垮了。
informal — can describe a person's extreme exhaustion
The brakes on Ravindra's car were shot and needed to be replaced immediately.
Ravindra 車子的煞車壞了，需要立刻更換。
By the time they reached the hostel, Heloísa's hiking boots were completely shot.
等到他們抵達青年旅館時，Heloísa 的登山鞋已經完全磨壞了。
Bilal's laptop battery is shot — it only lasts about forty minutes now.
Bilal 的筆電電池已經報廢了——現在只能撐大約四十分鐘。
文法句型
be shot (completely/absolutely/totally shot)
feel shot (of a person)
用法筆記
Only used predicatively (after 'be', 'feel', or 'get'). Never place before a noun — you cannot say 'a shot engine'. Frequently intensified by adverbs like 'completely', 'absolutely', 'totally'.
常見錯誤
3. to be rid of someone or something, or to have finished dealing with a person or
擺脫；甩掉
去除或脫離某人事物
to be rid of someone or something, or to have finished dealing with a person or situation — used only in the fixed expressions 'get shot of' or 'be shot of'.
The company was glad to be shot of the failing division after the sale.
那間公司賣掉虧損的部門之後，樂於擺脫了它。
fixed expression: be shot of — having got rid of
Erik finally got shot of his old sofa when the charity shop collected it.
Erik 終於在慈善商店來收走之後，甩掉了他的舊沙發。
fixed expression: get shot of — take action to remove
Justin was relieved to be shot of his noisy neighbours after the move.
Justin 搬家之後，很高興擺脫了他那些吵鬧的鄰居。
Camille wants to get shot of all her old clothes before the trip to Japan.
Camille 想去日本旅行之前，把所有舊衣服都處理掉。
The team was happy to be shot of the project after all the delays.
團隊很高興在經歷了那麼多延誤之後，終於擺脫了那個專案。
- stuck with
informal opposite — unable to escape a person or thing
文法句型
get shot of [someone/something]
be shot of [someone/something]
glad/relieved/happy + to be shot of
用法筆記
Only appears in the fixed phrases 'get shot of' or 'be shot of' (never 'shot of' alone as a verb). Common in British English but rare in North American English. The 'shot' here does not relate to guns or firing — it is an unrelated colloquial use.