long-shot

[US]/[ˈlɒŋ ʃɒt]/
[UK]/[ˈlɑːŋ ʃɒt]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.侥幸的机会;难得的机遇;远射;远距离投篮;无望的候选人
adj.不太可能的;冒险的
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

long-shot chance

渺茫的机会

long-shot bet

孤注一掷

taking a long-shot

冒险尝试

long-shot attempt

黑马选手

long-shot player

冷门人选

long-shot candidate

异想天开

long-shot idea

Example Sentences

it's a long-shot, but we might get a promotion this year.

这可能是一个长远的目标,但我们今年或许能升职。

the team's chances of winning are a long-shot given their injuries.

考虑到球队的伤病情况,他们赢得比赛的机会渺茫。

investing in that startup is a long-shot, but the potential rewards are high.

投资这家初创公司是一个长远之计,但潜在的回报很高。

landing that client is a long-shot, but we'll give it our best shot.

拿下那个客户是一个长远目标,但我们会尽力而为。

securing funding for the project is a long-shot without a strong proposal.

没有一个强有力的提案,获得项目资金将是一个长远之计。

getting the job after only a few months of experience is a long-shot.

仅有几个月的经验后就能得到这份工作,是一个长远目标。

the long-shot candidate surprised everyone by winning the election.

这位落后很多的候选人出人意料地赢得了选举。

it's a long-shot to finish the marathon in under four hours.

在四小时内完成马拉松是一个长远目标。

trying to convince them to change their minds is a long-shot.

试图说服他们改变主意是一个长远之计。

finding a cure for the disease remains a long-shot despite years of research.

尽管经过多年的研究,找到治愈这种疾病仍然是一个长远目标。

the long-shot plan to save the company involved drastic measures.

拯救公司的长远计划涉及激烈的措施。

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