shot

/ʃɒt/

noun

The result of launching a projectile or bullet. / (sports) The act of launching a ball or similar object toward a goal. / (athletics) The heavy iron ball used for the shot put.

He took a shot at the target and missed.

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意味（1）

The result of launching a projectile or bullet.

The shot was wide off the mark.

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意味（2）

(sports) The act of launching a ball or similar object toward a goal.

They took the lead on a last-minute shot.

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意味（3）

(athletics) The heavy iron ball used for the shot put.

The shot flew twenty metres, and nearly landed on the judge's foot.

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意味（4）

(uncountable) Small metal balls used as ammunition.

意味（5）

(uncountable, military) Metal balls (or similar) used as ammunition; not necessarily small.

Accurſt be he that firſt inuented war,

They knew not, ah, they knew not ſimple men,

How thoſe were hit by pelting Cannon ſhot,

Stand ſtaggering like a quiuering Aſpen leafe,

Fearing the force of Boreas boiſtrous blaſts.

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意味（6）

Someone who shoots (a gun, longbow, etc.); a person reckoned as to their aim.

He'd make a bad soldier, since he's a lousy shot.

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意味（7）

An opportunity or attempt.

I'd like just one more shot at winning this game.

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意味（8）

A remark or comment, especially one which is critical or insulting.

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意味（9）

(slang, sports, US) A punch or other physical blow.

意味（10）

A measure of alcohol, usually spirits, as taken either from a shot-glass or directly from the bottle, equivalent to about 44 milliliters; 1.5 ounces. ("pony shot"= 30 milliliters; 1 fluid ounce)