| 词汇 | single-shot |
| 释义 | single-shot adjective uk /ˈsɪŋ.ɡəlˌʃɒt/ us /ˈsɪŋ.ɡəlˌʃɑːt/ (of a gun) holding only one bullet or other piece of ammunition so that it has to be loaded again after every time it is used: He claimed the single-shot pistol was an antique. A single-shot hunting rifle was propped against the wall. Synonym one-shot (of a film or part of a film) made in one continuous shot(= a short piece in which there is a single action or a short series of actions): Hitchcock's single-shot movie "Rope" is one of his best technical achievements. One of Sokurov's best-known films is "Russian Ark", a single-shot tour of St Petersburg's Hermitage Museum. Synonym one-shot (of a drug) given as one injection(= the act of putting a liquid drug into someone's body using a needle and small tube) rather than two or more injections: The original vaccine required six injections over several months, but researchers have now developed a single-shot vaccine. A variety of needles are used for single-shot epidurals. (of a drink) made with only one shot (= small amount) of alcoholic drink or espresso(= strong coffee): A typical single-shot cocktail contains about 15 grams of alcohol. I ordered a single-shot cappuccino. Hand weapons basket hilt battleaxe bayonet blowgun blowpipe double-edged sword falchion flick knife goad haft halberd rapier recurve rocket-propelled grenade RPG sabre scabbard trident two-edged unfond You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Types of film, play, book etc. Medicines & drugs: administering drugs & medicines Spirits & distilling Warm drinks |
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