potshot
柯林斯词典
1. N-COUNT To take a potshot at someone or something means to shoot at them without taking the time to aim carefully. 胡乱射击[非正式]
2. N-COUNT A potshot is a criticism of someone that may be unexpected and unfair. 乱批评; 突然而不公正的批评[非正式]
...Republicans taking potshots at the president. ...共和党人胡乱批评总统。
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potshot /ˈpɒtʃɒt/ (pot shots)
剑桥词典
- (UK also pot)
a shot that is fired carelessly or with little preparation
滥射一气,盲目射击
He was taking potshots at neighbourhood cats . 他向邻居家的猫乱开枪。
a criticism
批评,抨击
The recent criticism of his leadership has included potshots from several leading political journalists . 近来还有几个著名的政治记者抨击他的领导才能。 返回 potshot