shoot something down

Related to word: shoot

Phrasal Verb

Definition

  1. to bring down an aircraft or similar object like a bird by firing at it, causing it to fall to the ground

    击落(飞机、鸟等)

    • During the drill, the military successfully shot down a simulated enemy aircraft.

      在演习期间,军队成功击落了一架模拟敌机。

    • The hunter shot down a pigeon flying in the sky with his rifle.

      猎人用他的步枪击落了天空中飞行的鸽子。

    • In past wars, aircraft were often shot down by the enemy's air defense systems.

      在过去的战争中,飞机经常被敌方的防空系统击落。