shootout
US /ˈʃuːt̬.aʊt/
UK /ˈʃuːt̬.aʊt/
名词
1.
枪战, 交火
a fight in which people shoot at each other with guns
示例:
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The police were involved in a dramatic shootout with the bank robbers.
警方与银行劫匪发生了一场激烈的枪战。
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The movie ended with a thrilling shootout in the desert.
电影以沙漠中一场惊心动魄的枪战结束。
2.
点球大战, 射门比赛
a tie-breaking competition in sports, especially soccer, where players take turns shooting at the goal
示例:
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The game went to a shootout after extra time.
比赛在加时赛后进入了点球大战。
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Our team won the championship in a dramatic shootout.
我们的球队在一次戏剧性的点球大战中赢得了冠军。
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