long shot noun
plural long shots
plural long shots
Learner's definition of LONG SHOT
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: an attempt or effort that is not likely to be successful(成功可能性极小的)尝试,努力 2
chiefly US : a person or thing that is not likely to win something (such as a contest or race)不大可能获胜的人(或事物) -
The horse was a long shot, but we bet on him anyway.这匹马不大可能获胜,但我们仍然把赌注押在它身上。
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She always bets on long shots at the racetrack.她在赛马场上总是赌冷门。
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a political long shot政治上的大冒险
by a long shot
: by a great extent or degree : by far最大限度地;远远超过其他一切地