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to shoot
01
sparare
to release a bullet or arrow from a gun or bow
Intransitive
Example
The police officer had to shoot to defend against the armed suspect.
The hunter carefully aimed and shot at the target in the distance.
02
girare
to film or take a photograph of something
Transitive: to shoot a photograph or film
Example
He will shoot the scene at dawn to capture the best light.
They shot several takes before getting the perfect one for the film.
03
sparare, colpire
to kill or injure a person or animal using a firearm, bow, or similar weapon
Transitive: to shoot a person or animal
Example
The hunter shot the deer from a distance with a single arrow.
He was shot while attempting to escape the attackers.
04
sparare, colpire
to make a gun discharge or fire a bullet
Transitive: to shoot a weapon
Example
He shot the gun after hearing the signal.
The soldier shot the pistol to alert the others of danger.
05
sfrecciare, correre
to move or travel at great speed or with urgency
Intransitive: to shoot somewhere
Example
As soon as the final bell rang, the students shot out of the classroom.
He shot down the street to catch the bus just in time.
06
sparare, lanciare
to direct or send something with suddenness or intensity
Transitive: to shoot a glance
Example
He shot a look of surprise at the unexpected announcement.
The teacher shot a stern look at the student for talking during class.
07
girare, filmare
to record something using a camera
Intransitive
Example
We ’re shooting all week for the upcoming fashion campaign.
They began shooting at sunrise to capture the perfect lighting.
08
tirare, colpire
to kick, hit, or throw the ball or puck in an attempt to score a goal in sports
Transitive: to shoot a ball
Example
He shot the ball from outside the penalty box and scored a stunning goal.
She lined up to shoot the puck into the net but was blocked by the goalie.
09
lanciare, sparare
to make something move quickly and forcefully in a specific direction
Transitive: to shoot sth somewhere
Example
The wind shot the leaves across the yard.
She shot her hand up when the teacher asked a question.
10
iniettare, somministrare
to inject oneself or someone else with a drug
Transitive: to shoot a drug
Example
He was caught trying to shoot heroin in a hidden alley.
She used to shoot methamphetamine but has since sought help.
11
germogliare, sprocciare
to begin growing or sprouting, typically in the form of new buds or shoots
Intransitive
Example
The seeds you planted last week have begun to shoot and sprout.
After the rain, the young plants started to shoot from the soil.
12
misurare, prendere la misura di
to measure the altitude or height of something
Transitive: to shoot altitude of a celestial body
Example
The navigator shot the angle of the star to determine their position at sea.
Using a sextant, he shot the altitude of the sun to calculate the time.
13
sparare, lanciare
to say or make words or sounds quickly, suddenly, or with force
Transitive: to shoot a work or remark
Example
She shot a few words of advice before walking away.
The child shot questions at his parents all afternoon.
14
lanciare, tirare
to achieve a particular score in a round of golf
Transitive: to shoot a score
Example
He managed to shoot a 72, just under par for the course.
After weeks of practice, she finally shot her best score of the season.
15
sprecare, buttare via
to waste or consume something, such as time or money, recklessly or unnecessarily
Transitive: to shoot money or time
Example
He shot his entire paycheck on unnecessary gadgets.
She shot the whole afternoon watching TV instead of working.
16
scommettere, puntare
to place or offer a bet on the outcome of rolling dice
Transitive: to shoot a bet
Example
He shot a bet on the next roll of the dice, hoping for a high number.
He shot a wager on the dice, feeling lucky for the next round.
17
pungere, colpire
to experience a sharp, stabbing pain that moves quickly through a specific area of the body
Intransitive: to shoot somewhere
Example
A sudden pain shot through his chest, leaving him breathless.
She felt a sharp pain shoot down her leg after twisting her ankle.
18
sparare, emettere
to release or emit light, flame, smoke, or other substances suddenly and rapidly
Transitive: to shoot light or smoke
Example
The volcano shot flames and ash into the air during the eruption.
The engine misfired, shooting flames from the exhaust pipe.
Shoot
01
germoglio
a new growth on a tree or plant or the part of a plant that starts to appear above the ground because it is growing
Example
In spring, the apple tree was adorned with delicate green shoots that promised a bountiful harvest in the coming months.
In primavera, il melo si adornava di delicati germogli verdi che promettevano un abbondante raccolto nei mesi a venire.
The gardener carefully trimmed the new shoots on the rose bushes to encourage fuller blooms during the summer.
Il giardiniere ha potato con cura i nuovi germogli sulle rose per incoraggiare fioriture più abbondanti durante l'estate.
02
tiro, sparatoria
the act of shooting at targets
shoot
01
Accidenti! Ho perso l'autobus., Caspita! Ho perso l'autobus.
used to express mild frustration, disappointment, or regret in response to a minor inconvenience, setback, or mistake
Example
Shoot!
Shoot!
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