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shoot
This word carries a high degree of volatility, shifting between violence and creativity. When linked to weaponry, it evokes sudden, decisive, and often irreversible action. This creates a stark contrast with its use in cinematography, where it describes the deliberate, technical process of framing a scene.
Countable when referring to a plant stem or a photography session. Uncountable when referring to the act of firing a weapon in a general sense.
意味
To fire a gun or weapon at a target.
"The officer had to shoot the suspect in the leg."
To capture a photograph or film a sequence.
"The director decided to shoot the final scene in Italy."
To move or travel suddenly and rapidly in a particular direction.
"A sharp pain shot through his lower back."
To propel an object quickly from a starting point.
"The player managed to shoot the ball into the net."