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

    擊落(飛機、鳥等)

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

      在演習期間,軍隊成功擊落了一架模擬敵機。

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

      獵人用他的步槍擊落了天空中飛行的鴿子。

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

      在過去的戰爭中,飛機經常被敵方的防空系統擊落。