English Dictionary

shoot off

動詞

口語 慣用表現

(colloquial) To leave quickly / (idiomatic) To do (something, usually a written or verbal communication) quickly, and without hesitation or forethought.

日本語の意味

（口語的に）すぐに立ち去る、急いで出発する / （熟語的に）躊躇なく即座に（特に書面や口頭での）コミュニケーションを行う

I need to shoot off to catch the last train, so I can't stay any longer.

終電に間に合わせるために急いで出発しなければならないので、もう長居できません。

意味（1）

(colloquial) To leave quickly

I have to shoot off, my interview starts in under an hour.

意味（2）

(idiomatic) To do (something, usually a written or verbal communication) quickly, and without hesitation or forethought.

In other situations, you might know someone who adds colour with personal anecdotes and feelings. You could shoot off a similar response – perhaps including a short story of your own to hammer home your point.

意味（3）

(television) To overshoot the bounds of a set when filming, showing part of what lies outside it.

意味（4）

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see shoot, off.

His arm got shot off in the war.

shoots off （ present singular third-person ）

shooting off （ participle present ）

shot off （ participle past ）

shot off （ past ）