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Pronunciation / Transliteration: yuǎn shè
"中彩票是一种远射。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A venture or attempt that has a low probability of success.
"Winning the lottery is a long-shot, but many people still buy tickets." - 2
A shot taken from a considerable distance, especially in sports.
"He made a long-shot from the three-point line, surprising everyone."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'long-shot' originated in the early 20th century, primarily in American English, referring to a shot taken from a long distance in sports, especially in baseball. Over time, it evolved to describe any unlikely or risky endeavor with a low chance of success.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Long-Shot" is said worldwide
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coup de chance
Transliteration: koo duh shans
"Gagner à la loterie est un coup de chance."
langsame Chance
Transliteration: lahng-zah-meh shahn-seh
"Im Lotto zu gewinnen ist eine langsame Chance."
colpo di fortuna
Transliteration: kol-po dee for-tuna
"Vincere alla lotteria è un colpo di fortuna."
una oportunidad remota
Transliteration: una oportunidad remota
"Ganar la lotería es una oportunidad remota."
uma chance remota
Transliteration: uma chance remota
"Ganhar na loteria é uma chance remota."
दूर का शॉट
Transliteration: door ka shot
"लॉटरी जीतना एक दूर का शॉट है।"
远射
Transliteration: yuǎn shè
"中彩票是一种远射。"
긴 거리 샷
Transliteration: gin geori syat
"복권에 당첨되는 것은 긴 거리 샷입니다."
長距離ショット
Transliteration: chōkyori shotto
"宝くじに当たるのは長距離ショットです。"
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