shots
Translation
injections, attempts, photographs, small drinks
Examples
The children had their flu shots.
The children had their flu shots.
He missed both of his shots at goal.
He missed both of his shots at goal.
She took some beautiful shots of the sunset.
She took some beautiful shots of the sunset.
They ordered a round of shots at the bar.
They ordered a round of shots at the bar.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) plural of shot, referring to various actions like firing a gun, taking a photo, or an injection. She took some beautiful shots of the sunset.
Similar Words
Synonyms: injections, attempts, photos, drinks
Etymology
From Old English 'scot' (a shot, a shooting), related to the verb 'to shoot'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a camera 'shooting' a photo, a doctor 'shooting' a vaccine, a player 'shooting' a ball, and a bartender 'shooting' a drink into a glass.