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long shot
noun[ Cusually singular ]
uk /ˈlɒŋ ˌʃɒt/ us /ˈlɑːŋ ˌʃɑːt/
something you try although it is unlikely to be successful: 希望不大的尝试
It's a long shot, but you could try phoning him at home.尽管希望不大，你也可以试着给他家里打个电话。
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long shot | American Dictionary
long shot
noun[ C ]
us/ˈlɔŋ ˌʃɑt/
something that is not likely to succeed:
It’s a long shot, but you could try calling him at home.
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