to take a shot at something
01
to try something new, often with the hope of success or improvement
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慣用句
to take a shot at somebody or something
01
to make an attempt to hit a target, often by aiming and throwing or shooting something
例
She took a shot at the clay pigeon as it was launched into the air.
