| 短语 | be a long shot |
| 释义 | be a long shota. used to say that a plan is worth trying, even though you think it is unlikely to succeed成功希望虽然不大，尽管不大可能成功:•It's a long shot, but someone might recognise her from the photo and be able to tell us where she lives.虽然希望不大，但也许有人会从照片上认出她，告诉我们她住在哪里。b. AmEif someone is a long shot, they are not likely to be chosen for a job or to win an election, competition etc〔在工作招聘、选举或比赛中〕不大可能获胜:•Turner is a long shot to win next month's mayoral election.特纳在下个月的市长大选中获胜希望不大。 |
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