snapshot
Translation
snapshot, photo, overview
Examples
He took a snapshot of his family.
He took a snapshot of his family.
The report gives a snapshot of the economy.
The report gives a snapshot of the economy.
Grammar Patterns
a snapshot ((of sth./sb.)) an informal photograph of (sth./sb.) He showed me a snapshot of his dog.
a snapshot ((of sth.)) a brief overview of (sth.) The article provides a snapshot of the political situation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: photo, picture, impression, overview
Etymology
A compound of 'snap' (a quick action) and 'shot' (an act of shooting a camera).
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'shot' (photo) that is taken in a 'snap' (quickly and informally).