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potshot
noun[ C ]
uk /ˈpɒt.ʃɒt/ us /ˈpɑːt.ʃɑːt/
(UK alsopot)
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。
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potshot | American Dictionary
potshot
noun[ C ]
us/ˈpɑtˌʃɑt/
a criticism made without careful thought:
Her opponent has taken potshots at her for not being tough enough.
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