shoot
Prononciation : [ʃuːt]
Contexte : « sports »
(verb) to hit a target with a gun or ball. When you shoot in basketball, for example, it means to throw the ball towards the hoop to try to score.
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She shot the basketball and made a three-pointer.
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He didn't shoot the ball at all during the game.
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Did you shoot the ball during practice?
Contexte : « photography »
(verb) to take a photograph or record video. When you shoot a picture, you use a camera to capture a moment.
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They shot pictures of the beautiful sunset.
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She didn’t shoot any videos at the event.
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Did you shoot any photos at the party?
Contexte : « movement »
(verb) to move quickly or suddenly in a particular direction. When you shoot forward, it means you go ahead really fast.
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The car shot down the road at full speed.
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The dog didn't shoot away when it saw the squirrel.
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Why did the car shoot past you so quickly?
Contexte : « sports »
(noun) the act of hitting a target in a game like basketball or soccer. A shoot can also mean the moment when someone tries to score.
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His shoot from the penalty spot was perfect and scored a goal.
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Her last shoot didn't even get close to the basket.
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How many shoots did you make during the match?
Contexte : « film »
(noun) the process of filming scenes for a movie or video. A shoot can refer to a specific time when you are filming.
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The shoot for the new movie is scheduled for next week.
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The director canceled the shoot because of the weather.
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When does the next shoot start?