long shot
复数形式
long shots
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绝望的尝试, 黑暗中的一击
an attempt made without having any high hopes of achieving success
The idiom "long shot" originated from the world of sports, particularly horse racing. In horse racing, a "long shot" refers to a horse with low odds of winning, often considered an unlikely or speculative bet. Over time, this term extended to various contexts and is now used figuratively to describe something that has a low probability of success or is unlikely to happen.
- Trying to win the lottery is often seen as a long shot, as the odds are astronomically against you.
试图赢得彩票通常被视为长射，因为几率对你极为不利。
- She applied for the prestigious scholarship, even though she knew it was a long shot due to the intense competition.
她申请了那项 prestigious 奖学金，尽管她知道由于竞争激烈，这只是一个长射。
- Starting a successful business with no prior experience is a long shot, but with hard work and determination, it can be done.
在没有先前经验的情况下创办一家成功的企业是一个遥远的梦想，但通过努力和决心，这是可以实现的。
- He attempted the challenging stunt, but the experts warned him that it was a long shot without the proper training.
他尝试了那个具有挑战性的特技，但专家警告他，没有适当的训练，这是一个长射。
- Asking the famous actor for an autograph in a crowded airport terminal was a long shot, but he agreed to it, much to the fan's delight.
在拥挤的机场航站楼向著名演员索要签名是一个长镜头，但他同意了，这让粉丝非常高兴。
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outsider, 不太可能获胜的参赛者
a contestant that is unlikely to win