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to shoot down
[phrase form: shoot]
01
doborî, trage jos
to fire upon an aircraft or another object with the intent of bringing it to the ground
Transitive: to shoot down an aircraft or flying object
Exemple
The military had to shoot the enemy aircraft down to protect the airspace.
Militarii au trebuit să dobească avionul inamic pentru a proteja spațiul aerian.
02
respinge, zadarni
to prevent the progress of something
Transitive: to shoot down a plan or process
Exemple
The committee 's decision to shoot down the project disappointed many stakeholders.
Decizia comitetului de a respinge proiectul a dezamăgit multe părți interesate.
03
distruge, critica aspru
to be too harsh on someone just to prove that their ideas are wrong or stupid
Transitive: to shoot down someone's ideas or reputation
Exemple
The opposition tried to shoot down the candidate's reputation with negative campaigning.
Opoziția a încercat să dărâme reputația candidatului cu campanii negative.
04
a coborî în viteză, a se năpusti în jos
to swiftly and forcefully travel in a particular direction
Transitive: to shoot down a path or place
Exemple
She shot the hill down, racing with exhilarating speed.
Ea a coborât dealul, alergând cu o viteză incitantă.
