No. 4,535 in Russian
выстрелом
The Russian word "выстрелом" means "by a shot" or "with a shot" in English.
In a sentence
Он смог поразить цель одним выстрелом.
He was able to hit the target with one shot.
The word 'выстрелом' here denotes a singular shot or act of shooting, specifically focusing on the action and its result.
С быстрым выстрелом опасность была устранена.
With a quick shot, the danger was eliminated.
Here, 'выстрелом' emphasizes the swift and decisive nature of the shooting act in resolving a threat.
Мы услышали звук, напоминающий выстрелом.
We heard a sound resembling a shot.
In this usage, 'выстрелом' is used metaphorically to describe a sound that is comparable to that of a gunshot.
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